The running joke in Northeast Ohio every winter is the moment the snow flies, drivers forget how to drive. The truth behind that adage is a scary reality! Unfortunately, improper roadway safety precautions place everyone in danger. Recent icing conditions and substantial snowfalls have understandably led to an increase in vehicle accidents. If you watch […]
Navigating a workplace accident, the consequences of it, and how to get compensated for a work-related injury is a complex process. People injured at work will almost certainly be entitled to paid recovery time and some degree of compensation for their loss of function and quality of life due to their injury. To maximize their […]
When Injuries Happen, Know Your Rights It all happened so fast… There you were, driving home from work late one afternoon, minding your own business, thinking back on the day’s events and contemplating dinner just like you’ve done every other day of every other week. Except on this day, WHACK! Seemingly out of nowhere, your […]
If you are receiving workers’ compensation for an injury or illness sustained in the course of your job duties, one of the most common questions that may arise is: “Can workers’ comp benefits be garnished for child support?” The simple answer? Yes. But there is more context. When someone does not make their child support […]
2020 and 2021 have seen a considerable worker shortage. The effects of COVID-19 have affected every industry on the planet, from healthcare to long-haul truck driving. The worker shortage is disastrous on many levels—including the potential for accidents on the job. When businesses are short staffed, the remaining workers are often overworked. As a result, […]
Many workers’ compensation cases are cut and dry. A person gets injured at work, they go to the emergency room for a diagnosis and treatment plan, and their employer’s workers’ compensation insurance kicks in. Other cases aren’t so easy. In some cases, an injury, even a debilitating one, may not be clear cut and the […]
When crossing at an intersection, crossing within a crosswalk, or crossing a roadway without a crosswalk, pedestrians should follow three simple guidelines: PROCEED WITH CAUTION. Pedestrians must realize that not all drivers know the rules of the road. They should be aware of their surroundings at all times. PAY ATTENTION TO TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES. §4511.12(A) […]
The jargon and terminology surrounding health care, insurance, workers’ compensation, and workplace injuries can get more than a little confusing. Add abbreviations for every term plus the complex terminology of state laws, workplace policies, contracts, and regulations, and the system seems too complicated even to scratch the surface of understanding it. One of the most […]
An on-the-job injury due to a car accident often goes beyond the standard, but already complex workers comp process. You have to demonstrate that using the motor vehicle of your accident is squarely within the realm of conducting business for your employer before you can establish that your injury is work-related. Tough legal road to […]
Workers’ compensation laws and regulations provide some of the most important legal protections available. Since most adults spend much of their waking time at work, workplace protections are key to ensuring fairness, good quality of life, proper compensation, and justice in the event of a harmful workplace incident. With that in mind, one of the […]
