Filing a workers’ compensation claim should be straightforward—you got hurt at work, you reported it, and you receive benefits while you recover. But when your employer disputes your claim, the process becomes complicated, stressful, and potentially devastating to your financial stability. Understanding what happens next can help you protect your rights. Why Employers Dispute Valid...Continue reading

Toxic Exposure on the Job: When Breathing at Work Becomes a Lawsuit You shouldn’t need a respirator to survive your shift. Yet thousands of Ohio workers face toxic chemical exposure every single day—in factories, construction sites, warehouses, and manufacturing plants. When employers fail to protect workers from dangerous substances, the consequences can be devastating and...Continue reading

Injured on a Job Site You Don’t Own? Your Rights as a Subcontractor Construction sites are dangerous, and when you’re a subcontractor working on someone else’s property, understanding your rights after an injury is critical. You may not own the jobsite, but that doesn’t mean you’re without legal protection. In fact, subcontractors injured due to...Continue reading

Can You Switch Doctors During a Workers’ Comp Claim? Being stuck with a doctor who dismisses your pain, rushes appointments, or provides inadequate treatment is frustrating—especially when you’re recovering from a workplace injury. Many injured workers don’t realize they have options when it comes to medical care during a workers’ compensation claim. If you’re not...Continue reading

Your shoulder started aching after that heavy lifting shift. Maybe it was the repetitive overhead work, or perhaps that awkward fall on the job site. Now the pain won’t go away, and you’re wondering if it’s serious enough for workers’ compensation. The answer might surprise you—shoulder injuries account for nearly 20% of all workplace injury...Continue reading

What to Do If Your Workers’ Comp Claim Is Late It’s been six months since you hurt your back lifting boxes at work. At first, you thought the pain would go away on its own—maybe you just pulled a muscle. Your supervisor told you to “tough it out,” and you didn’t want to seem weak....Continue reading

Work injuries don’t always heal completely. Sometimes the damage is permanent, leaving you unable to perform the physical demands of your previous job. When this happens, Ohio’s workers’ compensation system provides several options to help you transition to new employment or receive ongoing benefits. Here are your options when you can’t return to your old...Continue reading

Thousands of Ohio workers suffer from repetitive stress injuries each year. As the name implies, these injuries develop gradually over months or years of repetitive motions, awkward postures, or constant strain—unlike sudden workplace accidents. But that doesn’t mean they’re not serious. In fact, they often carry lifelong implications if left unaddressed. What most workers don’t...Continue reading

If you’ve been injured on the job, workers’ compensation benefits can be a lifeline—covering medical bills, lost wages, and more while you recover. But one wrong move can put those benefits at risk. Ohio’s workers’ comp system has strict rules, and even honest mistakes can lead to denied claims or reduced compensation. Here are seven...Continue reading

You’ve been injured at work or in an accident, and now you’re facing mounting medical bills and lost wages. Insurance companies often pressure you to accept quick settlements that don’t fully cover your losses. Before you sign anything, talk to a workers’ comp attorney about these four important strategies for maximizing your compensation. 1. Document...Continue reading