The recent death of a forklift operator in a workplace accident in the Fuyao plant underscored the increased occupational fatality rate in Ohio. Although some suggest that the improved economy causes fatigue, stress and overexertion, ultimately leading to fatalities, safety authorities say compliance with regulations can prevent most workplace deaths. No family is prepared…
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…
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…
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…
Workers in Ohio who are struggling to obtain workers’ comp after suffering workplace injuries may be interested in a case in another state. A court recently awarded an oil-field worker $120,000 after a seven-year fight for workers’ compensation benefits that were initially denied after he suffered a brain injury. Reportedly, the man fell while…
Ohio employees whose employers rejected their claims for insurance benefits may have questions about their eligibility. Workers’ compensation is insurance that covers workplace injuries, regardless of who was at fault. Rejections can follow if injured employees were determined to be under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Also, injuries that occurred during criminal activities…
In recent years, medical marijuana is enjoying unprecedented popularity and acceptance in our country. Twenty nine states have legalized medical marijuana in one form or another. Even Ohio has recently accepted medical marijuana as an option for certain patients. The problem with this new-found legal acceptance of medical marijuana involves the workers’ compensation system….
Firefighters in Ohio will likely be relieved after an announcement last month that funds will be made available to provide them with better protection against the health hazards they face. The Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation has established a program to limit the exposure of the state’s firefighters to various toxic elements when they…
Workplace injuries can be life changing and impact both victims and their loved ones. This is underscored by the consequences of an incident in which an Ohio worker was struck by a company vehicle. Although the injured man will receive workers’ compensation benefits to provide financial support, his suffering involves much more than economical…
In May, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration fined an auto manufacturing company $500,000 for disregarding safety regulations and allowing hazards to exist at its Ohio plant. This willful safety violation led to an amputation injury in which a worker lost his one hand and a portion of his arm. Although the victim can…