Workers’ Compensation Blog
Women At Work: 3 Key Things To Know About Workers Comp
In the past 10 years, the number of women entering the workforce in traditionally male-dominated jobs has increased by nearly 30%. More and more women are working as trade laborers, warehouse workers, equipment operators and such. It’s important that all employees,...
Is your job a pain? If so, you could qualify for workers comp benefits.
Do you ever experience wrist or elbow pain but have no memory of having injured yourself? You could be one of the thousands of people suffering from a repetitive stress injury (RSI). Who is at risk of getting a RSI? Various factors have the potential to cause upper...
Alternative methods of pain relief: What injured workers should know
By now, we’re all aware of the ever worsening opioid crisis in America, and the use of medical marijuana and CBD oil as an alternative treatment for pain. But, do you know how these alternative methods will affect your workers' comp? The common choice for acute pain...
Can I get workers’ comp for a dog bite?
If you get attacked by a dog during the course of employment, you may have two causes of action; workers comp and a dog bite lawsuit. When people think about workers’ comp claims, the most common injuries that come to mind are injuries like broken bones, machinery...
Should you be compensated for Carpal Tunnel?
RSI’s or “Repetitive Stress Injuries” like carpal tunnel are becoming increasingly common as more and more workers are restricted to their desks to perform their job over a keyboard. While the work is most likely the cause of the injury, you can't sue your employer...
Fake work injuries can equal big fines and jail time.
The Crime - A Columbus, Ohio mobile home maintenance worker now owes his former employer, TS Tech USA Corporation, more than $41,000. 35 year old Jason C. Smith, plead guilty to a felony count of workers’ compensation fraud this past Tuesday (August 14, 2018)....
How Will Legal Marijuana Impact Workers Comp?
States Rights vs. Feds As of 2018, medical marijuana is legal in 29 U.S. states and recreational is legal in 7 states... And there’s no end in sight. The opioid crisis continually makes headlines, and some doctors are already prescribing marijuana as an alternative to...
Top 5 most common workplace injuries and how to avoid them
Creating a safe work environment is crucial for both employers and employees. Workplace injuries can disrupt productivity, cause financial losses, and harm individuals. Let's explore the 5 most common workplace injuries and provide practical tips on how to prevent...
What is the difference between a slip & fall and a trip & fall?
Knowing the difference between a slip and fall and a trip and fall. Maybe it seems like splitting hairs, but there are big differences between a SLIP and fall and a TRIP and fall, and the difference can mean a lot when it comes to the legal side of things. Most...
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Opioid dependence falls in Ohio’s workers’ comp system
COLUMBUS - The number of opioid-dependent injured workers in the Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation system fell 19 percent in 2017. This is the sixth year in a row the numbers have fallen under the Bureau’s efforts to reduce opioid use and build a model pharmacy...
Paying disabled workers less is legal – except in these 3 states.
Making Progress: The Alaska Department of Labor last week repealed an old regulation that allowed employers to get an exemption to pay workers with disabilities less than the minimum wage if their disability limits their ability to get a job. New Hampshire was the...