I Quit!: When Does the Right to Temporary Total Benefits End?

November 20, 2023 No Comments

In Ohio, when workers suffer a work injury, they are given temporary total benefits to make up for the loss of income. This benefit has

Types of Workers’ Compensation Benefits

July 7, 2023 No Comments

The three most common forms of workers’ compensation benefits include: 1) Lost Wage Benefits There are many kinds of lost wage benefits, but the most

Workplace Safety Laws: How to Keep Yourself and Coworkers Safe!

March 27, 2023 No Comments

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

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 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

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

Ohio House Passes PTSD Coverage for First Responders

February 20, 2020 No Comments

In a 74-22 vote, the Ohio House passed a bill last week that provides first responders with post-traumatic stress disorder coverage through the state’s workers’ compensation system. This

Presumption of Causation of Firefighter Cancer Presentation.

April 20, 2019 No Comments

According to a study published in The American Journal of Medicine, two years after a cancer diagnosis, 42.4 percent of patients depleted their entire life’s savings.

Eight Union Trainings in Two Weeks

February 20, 2019 No Comments

One of the biggest reasons employers in Northeast Ohio have been successfully avoiding their workers’ compensation obligations for years is that they never inform their