A recent incident at a South Toledo business is a reminder of how quickly an ordinary workday can turn dangerous when pressurized tanks, industrial equipment, chemicals, or other hazardous materials are involved. According to a recent WTOL 11 report, explosions involving cleaning tanks occurred at […]
Read MoreFor many Ohio workers, dogs are simply part of the job. Delivery drivers, postal workers, utility workers, contractors, and home service professionals regularly enter private property where they may encounter unfamiliar dogs. If you’re bitten while performing your job duties, you may be wondering who […]
Read MoreEmployees in Ohio should have a basic understanding of their rights under the state’s workers’ compensation laws. This includes the right to receive wage replacement and medical benefits through Ohio’s workers’ compensation system if injured on the job, as well as the possibility of settling […]
Read MoreIf you suffer a work-related injury in Ohio, you may assume your workers’ compensation benefits will continue as long as your medical condition prevents you from working. However, employers and insurers sometimes argue that an injured worker abandoned their employment, which can affect eligibility for […]
Read MoreAccidents happen, and many of them occur on the job. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, around 2.5 million nonfatal workplace injuries occur each year in the United States. That is why it is important to understand the steps to take after a workplace […]
Read MoreIf you have been injured on the job, you may be entitled to workers’ compensation benefits to cover your medical expenses and a portion of your lost wages—assuming you meet the filing deadlines. The Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation (BWC) gives injured workers one year […]
Read MoreA work injury that initially seemed manageable can sometimes develop into a chronic condition that affects your life for months, years, or even permanently. This pattern is especially common among Northeast Ohio workers in manufacturing, healthcare, construction, and the auto industry, where physically demanding work […]
Read MoreMost people never learn how the workers’ compensation system works until they’ve been injured on the job and begin researching the process. That’s one of the reasons there are so many myths out there about the workers’ compensation system. Anyone injured at work needs to […]
Read MoreAfter a workplace injury, medical treatment should always be the top priority. Seeking treatment right away can help prevent the injury from worsening and can get the injured worker back up on their feet sooner. Many injured workers assume they must see a physician selected […]
Read MoreArtificial intelligence and automated systems are becoming part of everyday work. From warehouse robotics to AI-driven machinery and decision-making software, these tools are designed to increase efficiency. But when something goes wrong, the results can be devastating. When an AI system contributes to a workplace […]
Read MoreWhen most people think about workers’ compensation, they picture injuries that occur while actively performing job duties, such as lifting boxes, operating machinery, or slipping on a wet floor while stocking shelves. But what happens if you suffer a work injury during a break? In […]
Read MoreMental health symptoms can start on the job. Whether triggered by a serious physical injury or intense work-related stress, they can make it difficult to concentrate, handle daily tasks, or feel ready to return. If you’re dealing with anxiety, depression, or PTSD after an incident […]
Read MoreIn 2023, nearly 85,000 Ohio workers were injured on the job. More than half of them had to take time off, switch roles, or work under new restrictions, and for many, that meant a light-duty assignment. Light-duty work is typically offered when you’re cleared to […]
Read MoreYou’ve filed a workers’ compensation claim in Ohio. A week later, someone’s filming you from across the street while you unload groceries. You don’t remember seeing them before, and you wonder if it’s connected to your case. Surveillance footage is a common tool insurance companies […]
Read MoreWhen Ohio workers are injured on the job, they often assume the compensation process will be simple. However, filing a workers’ compensation claim in Ohio can be far more complicated than most expect. Ohio’s unique rules, state-run compensation fund, and regulatory environment have led to […]
Read MoreAfter a serious work injury, feeling uncertain about returning to your job is natural. What happens if you can’t perform the same tasks as before? Will you have to switch careers entirely, or can your current role be adjusted to meet your new limitations? Vocational […]
Read MoreIf you were hurt on the job and are receiving workers’ compensation, you may be wondering when you’ll have to return to work. For many injured workers, recovering from their injuries can be stressful. Many workers are eager to get back on the job, while […]
Read MoreWhen most people think of permanent disability, they think of people who suffered injuries and illnesses serious enough to keep them out of work for the rest of their lives. And while it’s true that the disability benefits they receive are intended to replace an […]
Read MoreThe vast majority of Ohioans have some type of health insurance. Having health insurance gives you financial peace of mind if you’re injured or diagnosed with an illness, as it can help you pay for many of the expensive doctor visits, treatments, or surgeries you […]
Read MoreWhether you are supporting a family or yourself, it’s important to have a steady, reliable job. Suffering an injury or illness that’s severe enough to make it difficult or impossible for you to work can threaten your income and overall life stability. Thankfully, both the […]
Read MoreSeasonal workers make up a small but important part of Ohio’s labor force. Most seasonal employees work in the agricultural sector of the state’s economy, but thousands of others work in retail stores, warehouses, tourist destinations, and other industries. And while seasonal workers get regular […]
Read MoreManufacturing and assembly line work are the backbone of Ohio’s economy. Creating or assembling products here not only creates jobs for our state but also instills a sense of accomplishment and pride among Ohio workers. However, both manufacturing work and assembly line work have one […]
Read MoreDespite strict regulations and continuous improvements in workplace safety, accidents and injuries remain an unfortunate reality for many workers in Ohio. At Nurenberg, Paris, Heller & McCarthy, we understand the devastating effects that a single workplace accident can have not just on the injured employee, […]
Read MoreWorkplace injuries can make it hard to support yourself and your family. And for most Ohioans, this is a reality, especially for those in dangerous occupations. But did you know the concept of workers’ compensation was born from a 19th-century labor movement? The original purpose […]
Read MoreAs a worker in Ohio you need your job and you need your paycheck. For you and millions of other workers throughout the state, anything that can potentially cause you to lose your paycheck, whether permanently or temporarily, can be devastating. Injuries are one of […]
Read MoreA truck accident can be devastating, causing severe injuries and significant damage. Unlike a regular car accident, a truck accident often involves multiple parties with shared liability. Establishing fault and holding responsible parties accountable for a truck accident can be difficult. That is why it is […]
Read MoreRear-end collisions are some of the most common types of motor vehicle accidents. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), rear-end collisions account for approximately 29% of all US motor vehicle accidents. Nurenberg, Paris, Heller & McCarthy has represented auto accident victims in Cleveland […]
Read MoreIn Ohio, workers’ compensation is a no-fault system, which means workers are usually eligible for benefits even if they accidentally caused their own injuries. However, those injuries must have happened at work or while performing work-related duties. Employees who suffer non-work-related injuries that then prevent […]
Read MoreMany people’s jobs require them to drive to places other than their offices or worksites during their work days. Whether they’re driving to client meetings, to make deposits at the bank, or to participate in company outings, employees face risks every time they get behind […]
Read MoreMilitary service members are not eligible for workers’ compensation for service-related injuries or illnesses. Instead, they’re eligible for disability benefits through the Veterans Administration (VA). VA disability compensation “offers a monthly tax-free payment to veterans who got sick or injured while serving in the military […]
Read MoreAmericans are no strangers to hard work. According to Forbes, nearly 9 million Americans currently work more than one job. What’s more, an estimated 400,000 Americans work two full-time jobs. Working two or more jobs can help people earn more income, but it can also […]
Read MoreDespite the safety measures observed in workplaces, injuries are still possible. However, they could be much more severe if certain safety measures have not been put in place. The good news is that if you are injured, you are entitled to compensation from your employer’s […]
Read MoreOriginally published October 19, 2020. Whether you have a family or are just supporting yourself, it’s important to have a steady, reliable job. Suffering an injury or illness that’s severe enough to make it difficult or impossible for you to work can threaten your income […]
Read MoreAfter a work injury, you can file for workers’ compensation without needing to hire a lawyer. The Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation (BWC) even has a step-by-step guide on its website for injured workers to file for benefits, and it includes links to important forms, […]
Read MoreIf you were injured at work and are receiving workers’ compensation benefits, you know how tough it was to get approved. The Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation (BWC) is strict when reviewing and approving claims to help reduce fraud and ensure that only eligible injured […]
Read MoreIf you want to return to work after you were declared permanently disabled by workers’ compensation due to an on-the-job injury or illness, you aren’t alone. Many people feel better when they’re working, even when they can’t do the same jobs they did before and […]
Read MoreWorkers’ compensation is an important safety net for workers who get hurt on the job and can’t earn the paychecks they and their loved ones depend on. However, lost wages are only part of the financial hit that temporarily or permanently disabled workers face. They […]
Read MoreWorkers’ compensation is an important government program in Ohio and other states in the U.S. It helps injured workers pay for their medical bills and replace their lost wages whether they are temporarily or permanently disabled after an injury on the job. However, one of […]
Read MoreIn Ohio, any business that employs even a single employee is required to purchase workers’ compensation coverage. That includes independent contractors and subcontractors who have their own employees and even certain households who hire domestic helpers, including nannies, gardeners, and more, provided they earn at […]
Read MoreWhen many people think of workers’ compensation, they imagine workers who throw out their backs while performing strenuous manual labor or who fall off ladders and catwalks on construction sites. But all jobs carry the risk of disabling injuries, including those performed in offices, and […]
Read MoreWorkers’ compensation is a lifeline for injured workers and their families in Ohio. However, it’s also a system that’s rife for abuse. To prevent people from getting benefits they don’t need, the Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation (BWC) is notoriously strict when reviewing claims. That […]
Read MoreAs long as your job makes you eligible to receive workers’ compensation benefits in Ohio, you can apply for and receive benefits if you get hurt on the job. However, many people don’t realize that receiving workers’ compensation benefits from a job where they got […]
Read MoreFor many people, the term “workers’ compensation” conjures up images of employees getting injured on the job. They may think of factory workers, roofers, carpenters, and other people who work in hands-on careers that put them at high risk of disabling injuries. And while these […]
Read MoreBeing eligible for workers’ compensation in Ohio is tied to your job. You must work in a job category that makes you eligible to receive this benefit if you get hurt while working or doing a work-related activity. Thankfully, most jobs in Ohio are covered […]
Read MoreInternships are a great way for people who are new to certain industries to gain valuable work experience without being required to meet the same work standards as other employees. Most internships involve doing light work or watching more experienced employees perform complex tasks. But […]
Read MoreIf you get hurt on the job and need to file for workers’ comp benefits, you may have two major concerns. First, you’re worried about whether your application will be approved. And second, you’re worried about how much money you can get to replace your […]
Read MoreWhether it’s at age 62, 65, 67, or later, most people look forward to their last day in the full-time workforce and the beginning of a well-deserved retirement. But for some people, retirement doesn’t mean no more work at all. It’s common for retirees to […]
Read MoreAdolescence is a time for many rites of passage. Their first car, first date, and first job are memories people keep for a lifetime. But for some minors, the memory of their after-school or summer job is something they’d rather forget—especially if they got seriously […]
Read MoreGetting hurt on the job can be catastrophic. For many injured workers, it means pain, expensive medical bills, and disability that prevents them from doing their jobs—and earning the paychecks they need to keep up with their daily living expenses. To protect people who get […]
Read MoreLabor unions have been around for decades, and they have helped usher in many positive changes for workers in America, including the eight-hour workday, weekends off, the end of child labor, employer-based healthcare coverage, a minimum wage, and the establishment of the Family and Medical […]
Read MoreWhen you start a new job, you expect to have to wait a few weeks or even months for certain benefits to kick in. For example, it’s common for companies to have probationary periods where new employees don’t have access to things like a 401k, […]
Read MoreOhio is bordered by five states—Michigan, Indiana, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and Kentucky. Although Ohio has a robust economy, many residents work in one of those five states. And while doing so can make sense for them financially, it can raise many questions and complications in […]
Read MoreContrary to popular belief, workers’ compensation benefits are available for ALL employees after they suffer on-the-job injuries, provided that A) their employers are required to have workers’ compensation insurance, and B) they weren’t under the influence of drugs or alcohol when they suffered their injuries. […]
Read MoreUnlike some states, Ohio requires that all employers with even one employee carry workers’ compensation insurance. This insurance is designed to help injured workers while they’re unable to earn paychecks, while also protecting employers from being sued and having to pay for on-the-job injuries. However, […]
Read MoreCOVID-19 has been on everyone’s minds since early March 2020 when it began spreading through the U.S. Ohio alone has experienced tens of thousands of cases and thousands of deaths related to the virus. In addition to posing a serious health threat, the virus has […]
Read MoreQ: I’m a delivery driver and I was in a car accident while working. Is workers’ compensation my only option for compensation? A: You may have heard that workers’ compensation makes it impossible to sue when you’re hurt at work, but that is not always […]
Read MoreInjuries can happen at any time and in any profession from a construction worker, healthcare provider, or rancher and farmer. Of course, some jobs have higher risk of injuries than others, but the same types of injuries occur. Therefore, workers’ compensation benefits are put in […]
Read MoreWhat is Workers’ Compensation? Every employer, with a few exceptions, is required by Ohio state law to provide workers’ compensation benefits for employees who suffer from work-related illnesses or injuries. These benefits are designed to cover lost wages, loss of future earnings, vocational rehabilitation expenses, […]
Read MoreFrequently, we get asked questions about injuries that happen on the job. Zachary Belcher is our intake attorney at Nurenberg, Paris, Heller & McCarthy and he is here to answer those questions. Q: The place I work was shut down due to COVID-19 but was […]
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