Can Workplace Injuries Cause PTSD? Recognizing the Signs You survived the accident. Your broken bones healed and you went through physical therapy. But months later, you still can’t sleep. You avoid driving past your workplace. The sound of machinery makes your heart race. You replay the moment of impact over and over in your mind....Continue reading

Deadly Workplace Incident in Akron Sparks OSHA Investigation Two workers dead in just over a decade. Both killed by falling steel. Both at Logan Machine Company in Akron. The latest victim, 49-year-old Mykl Kofahl, was pronounced dead at the scene on January 6 when a large piece of steel fell and struck him. In 2015,...Continue reading

Getting injured at work is stressful enough without worrying about how to handle conversations with Human Resources. What you say—and don’t say—to HR can significantly impact your workers’ compensation claim and your job security. Remember: HR’s primary loyalty is to the company, not to you, so approach these interactions strategically. Here are a few simple...Continue reading

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