COVID-19 And Workers Compensation in Ohio
July 28, 2020It is safe to say that COVID-19, often called coronavirus, has altered the way we work, live and socialize in long-term, previously unimaginable ways. The virus has also brought about some unexpected challenges to conventional workers compensation claims and processes. Specifically, if you get coronavirus while at work and have to take time off, can […]
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Ohio Workers Compensation Claims and COVID-19
March 30, 2020Can you claim workers compensation for COVID-19? Possibly. COVID-19 was declared a pandemic (worldwide) outbreak in early March 2020, and since then, the state of Ohio has taken bold steps to suspend school, limit restaurants to take-out or delivery orders, and institute stay-at-home measures in an effort to mitigate the spread of the virus.
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How much money will I receive from Workers Comp if I’m injured at work?
December 11, 2019A work injury can cause a significant disruption to your life, from the pain of your injuries, to your financial stability, to your long-term well-being. In Ohio, the workers compensation system is designed to help compensate injured workers who are disabled because of a work-related injury or occupational disease. But there are limits to the […]
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Ohio attorney weighs in on debate for workers compensation PTSD benefits to first responders
June 10, 2019Ohio lawmakers want to extend workers compensation benefits to first responders’ access who experience post-traumatic stress disorder. According to the Columbus Dispatch, House lawmakers added a provision to the Bureau of Workers’ Compensation budget that would allow police, firefighters and emergency medical workers to file claims without a correlating physical injury.
Read MoreWorkers Compensation Lawyers in Ohio
January 28, 2019When it comes to protecting workers and their families, no one fights for their clients like the workers compensation lawyers of Lowe Scott Fisher Co., LPA. Injuries arising out of your employment can leave you and your family struggling to make ends meet, overcome exorbitant medical bills, and dealing with lost wages. With the Lowe […]
Read MoreWorkers Compensation Benefits and Death Claims
October 26, 2018When Ohio workers suffer work-related injuries or illnesses, their on-the-job injuries can affect those who count on them. Families feel both the heartache of seeing their loved one suffer and the financial stress and upheaval of lost wages and medical expenses. In these situations, workers compensation benefits may be able to ease your family’s burden […]
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