People in Ohio who have already been approved for Social Security disability benefits because of an injury, condition or illness should be fully aware that the benefits, in most cases, are not permanent. The Social Security Administration takes steps to ensure that...
Month: December 2017
When an attorney may benefit your workers’ comp claim
A workers' compensation claim may help to provide an individual with stability after an accident. In fact, for some individuals who are out of work, it may be essential for survival.In such instances where results are vital, an attorney can be quite helpful....
Can I get SSD benefits and workers’ comp simultaneously?
Workers in Ohio who are injured or become ill because of their work will have the right to seek workers' compensation benefits. Some will also have the right to get Social Security Disability benefits. However, a source of confusion regarding the two programs can...
Proposed law will stop workers’ compensation for undocumented
Workers' compensation is a system in Ohio that is designed to protect workers who might have suffered workplace injuries or become ill due to their work. This can sometimes get mixed in with politics and lead to confusion regarding who can and cannot get workers'...
Incidents of occupational disease sparks BWC-firefighter deal
Occupational disease is a major issue that workers' compensation in Ohio is expected to provide for. Depending on the circumstances, this coverage can be the subject of dispute among the employer and the employees. In some cases, the Ohio Bureau of Workers'...