In Ohio, politicians are debating the rights of undocumented workers. It involves a proposal that passed the House and is now being considered by the Senate that would bar undocumented employees from receiving workers’ compensation benefits following on-the-job injuries. Opponents believe the bill would encourage lax workplace safety. It is argued that it would be to…
Losing loved ones in automobile crashes is naturally traumatic for the surviving family members, and the financial consequences typically exacerbate the suffering. The civil justice system provides for their right to pursue recovery of damages after car accidents that were caused by the negligence of others. An Ohio family appears to have grounds for…
Some auto accident victims who only sustain mild injuries do not see the need for retaining legal help. After all, the situation seems straightforward enough: The other driver was at fault, so all the injured party needs to do is file a claim with that individual’s insurance company and receive the expected financial compensation….
Vehicle operators in Ohio need be extra vigilant when traveling because they may unexpectedly come upon a horse-drawn buggy. Because of the slow speeds at which these carts travel, car accidents involving them are quite common. One such a crash recently sent three teenagers to a hospital. According to a report by the Ohio…
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…
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….
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…