Some Ohio workers have to deal with the risks of suffering catastrophic injuries during every shift they work — often because their employers disregard worker safety. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration recently announced that a manufacturer of garage doors was fined more than $515,000 for safety violations, including three cases within three months…
When you think of biker fashion, you probably think “black.” More experienced motorcyclists especially love black helmets, pants and jackets. They also love black motorcycles. The problem is, these dark hues tend to become invisible. Additionally, motorcycle and rider together make a much smaller object than the average automobile, and if that object happens…
Business owners in Ohio must provide certain insurance coverage for all their employees. Workers’ compensation benefits typically cover any injury or illness suffered on the job, and the severity generally determines the level of coverage. It could be medical only or with disability benefits if there is a period of absence from work. However,…
In Ohio and other states, strict regulations exist when it comes to underage employees. They are prohibited from doing some jobs and operating certain equipment. If a young worker suffers on-the-job injuries, the Ohio workers’ compensation program may double or triple the benefits paid to the victim. The aim is to prevent exploitation of…
Perhaps you have worked at the same lab for years without incident. You and your coworkers are very careful around chemicals because you know that an accident can cause serious injury, such as a chemical burn. Ironically, that is exactly what happened to you. Now you face with rapidly rising medical bills and you…
When crashes cause serious injuries to motorists in Ohio, investigators do what they can to determine the cause and the identity of the party or parties believed responsible. Some car accidents take longer than others to investigate, especially when drugs or alcohol use is suspected. Waiting for toxicology results can further delay the process….
All occupations pose some level of danger, and in most workplace environments, compliance with federal safety regulations can prevent injuries and death. However, some jobs expose Ohio workers to risks that are not easy to eliminate. One such occupation is firefighting, which exposes firefighters to various carcinogens. Obtaining workers’ compensation benefits for occupational injuries is…
Saying goodbye to a loved one who leaves for work, never to see him or her again, is an indescribable tragedy. Sadly, this is not an uncommon occurrence — especially for families who have loved ones working in the construction industry. Fatal construction workers’ accidents leave far too many Ohio families without a breadwinner….
Learning about the death of an Ohio motorist in a crash that was caused by another driver is surely traumatic for surviving family members. If it’s learned that the deceased driver was the innocent victim of a seemingly negligent driver, the trauma may well be exacerbated. The sad fact is that car accidents occur…
As a motorist, you are used to reacting to colors: red for stop, yellow for caution and green for go. Orange is another color that warrants special attention because it is a work zone alert. If you are accustomed to driving around your local area, you probably know where many construction zones are located,…