Jobs that make you do the same function repeatedly can cause permanent damage to your body. Although you may not notice any issues when you first start the job, after a few years, you may develop pain in certain body parts. The longer you keep trying to work while dealing with a repetitive strain…
If someone asked you to name the most dangerous jobs someone can hold here in Cleveland, you’d likely mention law enforcement, manufacturing, health care, transportation or construction. While many of those workers run a high risk of suffering an illness or injury on the job, they don’t make it on the U.S. Department of…
Taking a job in manufacturing can be a great move, especially for someone who doesn’t have a college degree but still wants a decent standard of living. Factory work is often physically demanding, but the wages people earn are higher because of the labor required by such work. Those who work in manufacturing may…
Work restrictions after an injury on the job often mean that someone has to temporarily take time off work or find other things to do during their shifts. Broken bones, head injuries and even repetitive stress injuries can stop someone from doing their standard job functions. Most workers who have to temporarily stop doing…
When you’ve been injured on the job and are fighting for the workers’ compensation benefits you need, it’s much wiser to work with an experienced legal advocate. Many people try to “go it alone,” however, because they don’t believe that they can afford an attorney. Understanding more about how workers’ comp attorneys get paid…
If you live in northern Ohio, you expect the winter to get cold. That means bundling up when you head outside — especially if you’re going to be working in the cold for any length of time. But adding a few extra layers of clothing isn’t the only thing you can do to stay…
In many occupations, ladder use is a necessity. You could be a roofer who climbs to at least 10 feet every day. You could be a janitor who occasionally has to use a ladder to change lightbulbs. Even retail workers and teachers have to use them to get items down from high shelves. The…
The relationship between a patient and their doctor is nearly sacrosanct. This is why most people prefer to pick their own physicians, no matter what the circumstances. What happens, however, when you’re injured at work and file a workers’ compensation claim? Since you’re not footing the bill for the treatment related to your injuries,…
Whether you work as a customer service professional or are in the construction industry, if you get hurt on the job, you will probably need workers’ compensation benefits to help you recover lost wages and pay for the medical care you require. Ohio law requires that employers provide workers’ compensation coverage for all of…
Construction is a dangerous job, and workers command pay premiums because of the risk that they take on the job. In general, construction professionals command high wages when compared with workers in other industries, which means that workers can often be the sole earner and support their family through their labor. Commanding a good…