What Qualifies as a Work-Related Illness?

November 13, 2025 No Comments

A work-related illness can have lasting effects on your health, career, and financial stability. Many workers are surprised to learn that illness caused by workplace

Do You Qualify for Workers’ Compensation?

October 15, 2025 No Comments

In 2023, the private industry reported 2.6 million workplace injuries and illnesses, a number similar to the 2.8 million reported in 2022. Labor unions believe

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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

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Can You Be Fired For Making a Workers’ Comp Claim?

May 27, 2025 No Comments

“Can I legally be fired for filing a Workers’ Compensation claim?” No. Someone gets their arm yanked from their socket on the assembly line –

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3 Mistakes That Can Hurt Your Workers’ Compensation Claim

April 14, 2025 No Comments

“Look out!” your coworker yells as the loaded pallet falls towards you. You feel a sharp pain as it lands on your leg, and your

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

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