PROUDLY REPRESENTING VICTIMS OF BIRTH INJURY, MEDICAL MISTAKES, AND CATASTROPHIC ACCIDENTS IN COLUMBUS AND THROUGHOUT THE UNITED STATES FOR 40+ YEARS
Construction is often considered one of the most dangerous jobs in the world. From the heavy equipment involved to risks of electrocution, there are deadly hazards on nearly every worksite. Even when workers follow safety protocol to the letter, they can still be seriously injured or killed. When a project involves working at height, falls...Continue reading
The construction industry is one of the most dangerous in America. About one in five American worker deaths occurs in construction. Even non-fatal injuries are prevalent: about six percent of all injuries which require time off work are due to construction. You might be surprised to learn that about a quarter of construction workers stated...Continue reading
Harvest season is here. Given Ohio’s agricultural industry, there’s a good chance that you or someone you know works on a farm. If so, make sure that they take care: a recent article reports that farm-related fatalities have been steadily increasing. “he data shows the most prevalent cause of death on Ohio farms to be...Continue reading
Getting injured on the job is awful. No retail worker thinks they’ll break their arm falling off a ladder, but it happens every day. When you’re injured on the job, or you’ve been diagnosed with an occupational-related illness, you owe it to yourself to file a workers’ compensation claim. Injuries and illnesses can have long-term,...Continue reading
Construction sites are inherently dangerous. If you’ve been injured on the job, you may have grounds for a workers’ compensation claim or a personal injury suit in Ohio, depending on the specific facts of your case. Here are some of the most likely construction site injuries you may incur. If you’ve suffered from any of...Continue reading
You’ve been injured on the job and need to file for workers’ compensation—but you’re getting the distinct impression your employer doesn’t want you to file a claim. Can they retaliate against you if you try to recover lost wages and medical costs? The Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation (BWC) clarified their policy in this 2004...Continue reading
Unfortunately for many people in Columbus, a serious accident and injury can happen while you are on your way into work. In some cases, these accidents happen while a person is driving to work or taking public transit to their office or worksite. In other cases, the accident might happen after a person has already...Continue reading
Accidents at work can happen in a variety of ways. Sometimes workplace accidents occur on dangerous work sites like construction sites or excavation projects. Yet accidents at work can also happen when you work in an office setting and primarily work at a desk. For example, you could slip and fall while walking down a...Continue reading
Getting hurt on the job is an awful experience, and nobody should have to go through it. When you do suffer an injury at work, it is essential to find out whether you are eligible to obtain benefits through the Ohio workers’ compensation system. I know that injured employees have many different questions about how...Continue reading
How will the coronavirus pandemic impact workers’ compensation claims in Columbus, Ohio? Ohio has a Stay-at-Home order in place that will go through at least May 1, 2020, which also continues the closure of non-essential businesses in Columbus and throughout the state of Ohio. As a result, many businesses have closed, and many workers are...Continue reading
