If you served as a firefighter, you may not have been aware of the hidden risks of serving your community. Firefighters are exposed to hazardous chemicals that can cause cancer and other serious health conditions. Much of the personal protective equipment (PPE) and flame retardants used by firefighters have been found to contain per- and […]
The tools that keep firefighters safe and help them save lives are potential sources of serious illness. Regular use of hazardous chemicals and equipment like flame retardants and personal protective equipment (PPE) led to the classification of firefighting as a Group 1 carcinogen by the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC). It is a […]
Yellow Corp., one of the largest LTL carriers in the U.S., filed for bankruptcy on August 6, 2023, ending a company that had been in business for almost 100 years and impacting nearly 30,000 employees. Yellow’s financial troubles have been well-documented, including a $700 million loan from the federal government during the pandemic in 2020 […]
When it comes to workers’ compensation claims, the Physician’s Request for Medical Services or Recommendation for Additional Conditions for Industrial Injury or Occupational Disease (C-9) form is an important tool used by medical providers to request treatment, medical equipment, or supplies. It also serves as a means for medical providers to indicate additional conditions related […]
Firefighters are known for their bravery and selflessness in the face of danger, putting their lives on the line every day to protect their communities. However, firefighting is a dangerous profession that comes with many risks, including the risk of cancer. According to the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), firefighters are more […]
If you have experienced a workplace injury in Ohio, you may be eligible for workers’ compensation benefits. While most people assume workers’ compensation only covers physical injuries, the truth is that it may also cover certain mental health disorders, such as anxiety. According to the Cleveland State Law Review, Ohio workers’ compensation benefits cover both […]
Working with and around animals is a part of many jobs and careers that can add a level of risk to employees – including the risk of being bitten. If you’re bitten by a dog while working as a dog groomer, veterinarian, dog walker, delivery driver, mail carrier, or in any other capacity, it’s important […]
As spring arrives, many of us are motivated to do some spring cleaning. We clean out our closets, scrub our homes from top to bottom, and organize our spaces. However, one area that is often overlooked is updating our contact and case information with NRS Injury Law. Your case treatment and contact information is critical […]
One of the many benefits of forming a labor union or joining an existing union is the union’s commitment to protecting injured workers. Labor unions commit to the following: 1). Making workplaces as safe as possible to reduce worker accidents and injury risks. 2). Protecting workers and ensuring they get medical help when an accident […]
NRS Injury Law has spent decades working with the American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations (AFL-CIO), the largest federation of labor unions in the United States. As the AFL-CIO workers’ comp school is about to begin, NRS workers’ comp attorneys in Ohio are preparing several keynote presentations. The goal? To help educate, […]
