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Important factors in Ohio workers’ comp benefits

Employees get hurt on the job all the time. While some injuries are minor and do not impede the employee’s productivity, other injuries can be debilitating. Thankfully, workers’ compensation claims can help employees to maintain their lives. There are a few important factors to keep in mind when looking to claim this benefit. Claim…

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Workers’ compensation claim may follow fatality at glass factory

One of the primary hazards in the manufacturing and warehousing industries is the presence of forklifts. These mechanized lift trucks pose a danger to those who operate them and any other workers in the vicinity. A significant number of workers’ compensation claims nationwide, including Ohio, follow forklift-related injuries, some of which prove to be…

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Did an automotive defect contribute to your TBI?

There could be more than one reason that your vehicle crashed. Many times, a collision is the fault of another driver. Sometimes an accident can be caused by bad weather or poor road conditions. Automotive defects also contribute to car crashes, and serious medical issues can involve head injuries, including traumatic brain injuries. TBIs…

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Construction workers’ accidents: 2 Ohio workers saved from trench

Construction workers in Ohio will be all too aware of the hazards they face when they work in trenches. Unfortunately, some employers disregard those dangers and put their workers’ lives on the line when they fail to comply with the strict safety regulations. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration has rules in place to…

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Who is responsible for autonomous car accidents?

It seems like everyone is excited about the advent of automated, computer controlled cars with “auto-pilot” features. The theory is that these cars will reduce accidents caused by human error. In particular, drunk driving accidents are theoretically going to disappear from our roads, because anyone who has had too much to drink can simply…

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Car accidents: Ohio cheerleader dies when car leaves roadway

Auto crashes are said to be the cause of a significant percentage of teenage deaths. Along with inexperience, the new-found freedom may lead to speeding, and in some cases, alcohol plays a role when car accidents claim young lives. A community in Ohio is still reeling after the tragic death of a 15-year-old cheerleader….

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Motorcycle Helmets Found to Reduce Spinal Injuries

Although most motorcyclists would agree that helmets reduce the likelihood of skull fractures and brain injuries, few consider helmets effective at reducing back and spine injuries. In fact, some have theorized that helmets actually increase the likelihood of spine injuries because of the added torque they place on the rider’s neck. However, recent studies…

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Understanding the Ohio workers’ compensation system

Coping financially after suffering an injury in a work-related accident can be challenging. For this reason, employers in Ohio must carry workers’ compensation insurance. This will assist employees with the financial consequences of workplace injuries while protecting the employer from having to face lawsuits for ordinary negligence filed by injured workers. Workers who are…

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