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Some jobs let you ease into the workday with a cup of coffee and a comfy chair. Working at height is not one of them. When your “office” is a ladder rung or a scaffold plank, one bad step can turn a routine task into a life‑changing work injury. Ask anyone who’s spent time on...

Snow, ice, poor visibility, and cold temperatures put workers at risk When winter arrives, worksites across Ohio face challenges that go far beyond cold temperatures. Snow, ice, and shorter days can turn everyday job duties into serious safety risks. Tasks that may feel routine during warmer months (walking across a site, operating equipment, or working...

Why Workers Don’t Report Pain And How the Law Protects Them A new study from the National Safety Council (NSC) reveals a troubling truth about workplace injuries in the U.S.: nearly 30% of employees who experience pain at work never report it. That silence comes at a cost. Both to the workers’ health and to...

OSHA’s 2025 data shows more than 5,900 fall protection violations Each year, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) tracks the nation’s most common workplace safety violations. And the same hazards continue to appear at the top. For the 15th consecutive year, fall protection leads the list, proving how persistent and preventable many workplace dangers...

Our Ohio workers’ compensation attorneys can explain your rights and help you take action Many of us have used the heel of our hand like a tool, pounding or twisting objects without thinking about it. For people who work with heavy equipment or vibrating tools, that habit can lead to hypothenar hammer syndrome (HHS), a...

Construction workers lead the list, often sidelined for months The impact of workplace injuries has gotten worse in recent years. According to a study by The Travelers Company, injured workers miss an average of 80 days of work due to a workplace injury, which is higher than the average number of days missed from work...

How Employers and Insurers Shift the Pressure Onto You In Ohio, signing a return-to-work form without understanding its legal implications can result in thousands of dollars in lost benefits or permanently limit an injured worker's claim. Yet these forms are often handed out with little explanation, sometimes on the very first day back. For someone...

Why is objective medical proof essential in pre‑existing condition claims? An old back injury shouldn’t disqualify someone from seeking help if their job exacerbates it. Still, many injured workers hesitate to file a claim when an existing condition is involved. There's a common misconception in Ohio that if an injury isn’t completely new, it doesn’t...

Ohio Workers' Comp Lawyers Explain the Risks That Put Employees at Risk At Hochman & Plunkett Co., L.P.A., we’ve helped workers across Ohio fight for the benefits they deserve after suffering serious injuries on the job. Too often, we see injuries that could have been avoided with better equipment, proper training, or basic safety protocols....

April 28 marks Workers’ Memorial Day, a holiday dedicated to honoring fallen and injured workers in the United States and beyond. We’re participating in Workers’ Memorial Day because we’ve seen over and over again the devastating effects that work injuries and fatalities can have on workers and their families. The protections that we currently have...