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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...

Suffering an injury at work is stressful, not only because of the pain but because it raises immediate worries about paying bills and caring for your loved ones. If you're injured at work in Ohio, you probably want to know: "When exactly does workers' compensation start paying for lost wages?" Our Ohio workers' compensation lawyers...

Retailers and warehouses are buzzing with activity as they work to keep up with demand. But behind the scenes, there's a growing concern about keeping workers safe. With high turnover and an influx of seasonal hires, businesses often struggle to ensure everyone is properly trained. This puts new employees at a higher risk of getting...

Amazon, the nation’s largest online retailer, is also one of its largest employers—and a new Senate committee investigation has revealed extreme risk of injury in Amazon warehouses. The report, released by the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pension (HELP) Committee, showed that Amazon warehouse workers were nearly twice as likely to be injured compared to...

Cold weather presents unique challenges for outdoor workers, exposing them to risks that can compromise both their safety and productivity. Despite proactive measures, workplace accidents related to cold stress and other hazards still occur. Injured workers in Ohio often struggle to navigate the complex workers' compensation system while dealing with medical bills and lost wages....

Robots are steadily becoming part of the American workforce as they assist human workers and help boost productivity. However, this shift also brings new safety concerns for employees sharing workspaces with robots. Ohio is stepping up to meet these challenges. The Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation recently awarded $9.4 million in grants for safety projects,...