Author: Matthew T. Hurm, Esq.

Short Answer: Probably not. Yet. According to the World Health Organization, 15% of working-age adults suffer from a mental health disorder and 12 billion working days are lost due to depression or anxiety every year, costing $1 trillion in productivity. Fifty years ago, most states only provided mental health compensation for psychological injuries caused directly […]

While most Ohio employers understand the importance and virtue of their workers filing a workers’ compensation claim when they get injured at work, there are still some holdout employers who fear the workers’ compensation system and beg their employees not to file claims when they get hurt. Not filing these claims is a tragic mistake […]

A recent court decision has affirmed that employees in Ohio are protected from being fired or disciplined for not following their employer’s religious beliefs. The Federal Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled in Amos v. Lampo Grp., LLC that a Tennessee-based employer could not fire an employee for refusing to conform to its religious views […]

The City of East Cleveland was found liable for failing to reasonably accommodate their former employee, Nathanial David Armstrong, in violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA). The Hurm Law Firm represented the Plaintiff, firefighter Nathanial David Armstrong, in his fight with the City of East Cleveland for fair treatment. Firefighter’s Struggle […]

Are you wondering what happens in a workers’ compensation hearing? Or asking if you really need an attorney to represent you? Having a skilled workers’ compensation lawyer is essential for navigating the complexities of your case. Here’s why a workers’ compensation lawyer can significantly impact the outcome of your hearing and help maximize your benefits: […]

By Matthew T. Hurm, Esq. The Hurm Law Firm provides excellent legal representation for when someone hurts themselves at work. It is vital that a worker has strong representation when they face a work injury to ensure they get all the benefits and medical service they deserve. But what if a worker wants to help […]

Under many state and federal statutes, employees of small businesses are exempt from certain protections. The idea is that small businesses cannot afford to uphold the same burden of upholding the law that big businesses can afford to uphold.  That is NOT the case in workers’ compensation claims. No matter how small your employer is, […]

Yes, injured workers can absolutely work while receiving workers’ compensation benefits. That said, you need to report that income to the Bureau of Workers’ Compensation and a portion of it will be deduced from your benefits. There are different kinds of jobs an injured worker can get while receiving benefits and each are a little […]

Picking the right doctor can make the difference between a rejected claim and a very successful claim. The first thing you should do is not use the doctor your employer suggests. Often, they suggest you use some employer-biased medical service provider. There is a cottage industry of occupational medical professionals that rush workers back to […]

1. Hire an Attorney There are many types of lost wages benefits, and an attorney will know which benefits are right for you. Most injured workers are owed temporary total benefits which are measured by calculating your average weekly wage. An attorney can help you provide the information the state needs to calculate your benefit […]