Workers’ Compensation Blog

In this article, we’ll answer some of the questions that we hear most often. 1. What is a workers’ comp injury? “An injury whether caused by external or accidental means or accidental in character and result received in the course of and arising out of the employee's...

Just because you received a denial for your workers’ compensation claim, doesn’t mean you’re out of options. You may still be able to file an appeal. A workers’ compensation denial letter can be a disheartening experience. You were injured on the job and you struggled...

With remote work becoming increasingly common, questions about workers’ compensation eligibility for injuries sustained at home are more relevant than ever. If you’re a remote worker in Ohio and get injured during work hours, you might wonder: Am I covered by workers’...

For anyone injured on the job, workers’ compensation can serve as a lifeline.  If you find yourself in this situation, you probably feel stressed about the uncertainty of the future, wondering how you will pay medical bills along with other daily expenses. Filing a...

Slip-and-fall injuries can happen to anyone, especially in physically demanding environments like factories or warehouses. At first, you might dismiss the injury as minor—until days later, you realize it’s more serious than you thought. If this happens, it’s crucial...

Workers who have needlessly suffered a workplace injury deserve to be compensated for their medical bills and lost wages. While workers’ compensation laws try to make that a clear and attainable objective, pitfalls can limit or even undermine your claim, including...

For any worker injured on the job, it can be difficult to know if you should file a workers compensation claim and when to do it. You may be asking yourself, “Is my injury severe enough to file a workers comp claim?”“Will my employer fire me for filing?”“What bills...

While receiving workers comp benefits, I was fired or laid off. Generally, if you were receiving benefits when you were fired or laid off, you will continue to do so. However, if you were fired for disciplinary issues, you could lose them. It may help if you...

The workers' compensation system provides certain benefits to workers who are injured while on the job. In a similar way to your personal auto insurance, businesses pay premiums for workers' compensation insurance that will provide medical and wage payments to the...

A seemingly normal day at work can quickly become the start of a nightmarish ordeal if you get injured. A slip and fall (read about the difference between slip and fall vs. trip and fall here), machinery accident, lifting injury, and more can deter your life in a...

When you think of work-related injuries, you probably think of visible traumatic incidents that cause injuries like broken bones, brain injuries, or spinal cord trauma. What you probably don’t think of, are repetitive stress injuries. What is a repetitive stress...

If you are an injured worker receiving workers’ compensation payments, you may also be worried about losing your job during the pandemic budget cuts. Note: This article is a general overview of possible outcomes and should not be considered legal advice. Your...