You know that workers’ compensation covers injuries you suffer while doing your job; but, what if you simply slipped and fell at work? While you were at work, your accident wasn’t necessarily work-related, and it seems hard to blame anyone but yourself for the fact that you fell. So, are […]

When you get injured in a car accident, it is essential to do everything to secure compensation for your medical bills and other costs. But does this include filing for workers’ compensation benefits? As our Columbus workers’ compensation lawyer explain below, it depends on the circumstances involved. Seeking Workers Compensation […]

Ohio’s workers’ compensation system provides a way for many people to cover their medical bills and other expenses when they cannot work due to a job-related illness or injury. So, do you qualify for benefits? In this article, a Columbus workmans’ comp lawyer explains Ohio’s workers’ compensation eligibility requirements. Three […]

If you got hurt or sick at work and are no longer able to do your job, you may qualify for permanent disability benefits. Both partial and total permanent disability benefits are available through Ohio’s workers’ compensation system, and many different types of injuries and illnesses qualify for coverage. However, […]

Under Ohio law, most employees are eligible to receive workers’ compensation benefits when they get injured on the job. But, what if you are an independent contractor instead of an employee? Or, what if your employer has said that you don’t qualify for benefits? In many cases, injured workers will […]