For workers who were injured on the job in Ohio, workers' compensation benefits can be a lifeline to cover their medical expenses and provide income while they are unable to work. Some workers, however, would like to settle their claim with the Bureau of Workers'...
Month: June 2018
Ohio man suffers workplace injuries while cleaning forklift
Workplace accidents and injuries can come about in a variety of ways and some are more unusual than others. While accidents with heavy equipment, large vehicles, tools and other factors are common, people can become injured by slipping and falling, with muscle strains...
What is presumptive approval with workers’ compensation?
For Ohio workers who suffer an injury or condition on the job, their priority should be to get treatment and improve their health, so they can get back to work. Workers' compensation benefits are meant to provide that treatment and cover the wages of an injured...
What evidence is needed for SSD benefits due to mental illness?
For Ohioans who are injured or suffer an illness that is easily diagnosed through testing and examination, getting Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits will be a relatively straightforward process. For those suffering from a more difficult to see and understand...
Workers’ compensation might soon cover behavioral treatment
Workers' compensation benefits in Ohio are often viewed as providing for medical expenses and lost wages when a person is unable to work due to a work-related injury or condition. This is undoubtedly accurate. It is also important to understand what workers'...