Understanding Pre-Existing Conditions & Workers’ Compensation

September 12, 2025 No Comments

Many Ohio workers go to work while already injured. A 2010 U.S. Department of Labor report shows that workers in 90% of traumatic injury cases

Can You Get Workers’ Compensation for Mental Health?

January 13, 2025 No Comments

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

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Top Ten Reasons You Need an Attorney at Your Workers’ Compensation Hearing

September 13, 2024 No Comments

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’

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Hurm Law Firm Featured in Workplace Marijuana Policy Discussion on Cleveland 19 News

September 4, 2024 No Comments

Hurm Law Firm was recently highlighted in a televised news segment addressing the impact of legalized marijuana on workplace policies. Matthew T. Hurm, Esq. provided

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Most Common Workers’ Compensation Injuries

March 28, 2024 No Comments

It is important to realize that any and all injuries that happen at work or within the scope of your employment are eligible to be

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Three Steps to Take if Your Ohio Workers’ Compensation Claim is Denied

February 9, 2024 No Comments

Valid workers’ compensation claims are important to the injured worker because they provide the lost wages, payment for medical bills, and the support the injured

Small Businesses and Workers’ Compensation

March 10, 2023 No Comments

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

Can I Work While Getting Workers’ Compensation Benefits?

January 30, 2023 No Comments

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

How Do I Maximize My Lost Wage Benefit?

December 31, 2022 No Comments

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

How Do I Pick The Right Doctor?

December 31, 2022 No Comments

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