While it’s long been possible to call a taxi, get food delivered, or have a package sent to your house, services like Uber, Lyft, DoorDash, and Amazon have changed the game. These companies employ networks of independent contractors that have made the transportation of goods and passengers much more convenient and efficient. However, because [...]
Normally, when a worker dies on the job in Ohio, the worker’s dependent family members—such as a surviving spouse and children—are entitled to workers’ compensation death benefits. In a recent case handled by Graham & Graham, the Industrial Commission of Ohio (IC) found that a woman was not entitled to death benefits because she wasn’t [...]
You’ve probably noticed that many things have gotten more expensive over the last year. You’re not alone. The Social Security Administration (SSA) has also noted that the prices for goods and services have gone up compared to 12 months ago. As a result, people who receive monthly payments from SSA—including those receiving Social Security [...]
Sierah’s Law created a statewide Violent Offender Database (VOD) that keeps a register of Ohioans convicted of certain crimes The requirements of the law are quite burdensome. Anyone convicted of a qualifying offense must register and remain in the database for 10 years, and failure to comply could result in another felony charge. It is […]
Good weather. Good music. Good food. Spending time with friends and meeting new people. What could go wrong? A lot, in fact. There’s nothing quite like an outdoor music festival for fun and entertainment. But music festivals are also unique in the risks they present to attendees. The list of potential music festival injuries is […]
When an employee’s home is regarded as a worksite, it raises questions about remote work injuries and workers’ compensation. Generally, if a person is injured while teleworking, those injuries qualify for workers’ compensation. But like other types of work injuries, several factors are used to make this determination. Because work from home [...]
Amazon is known for its customer convenience. With the click of a button, shoppers can select from millions of products to be shipped right to their door, usually within a day or two. While this is great for customers, it’s not so great for Amazon’s warehouse workers, who suffer serious injuries at a rate significantly […]
Legislation introduced in March would lift restrictions on advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs) that require them to contract with a physician in order to practice. APRNs say that permitting them to practice independently would expand the accessibility of care to more Ohioans, especially in rural areas. Doctors argue that there should [...]
With the coronavirus pandemic beginning to wind down across Ohio, a sense of normalcy is finally returning to the state. In an effort to get more Ohioans to return to work, Governor Mike DeWine recently announced that the state is ending its participation in a federal program that provides an extra $300 per week in […]
Whether your Independence Day celebration includes a community gathering or a backyard barbeque with friends and family, evening fireworks are likely to highlight the night. Fourth of July fireworks are a popular way to celebrate national prosperity and patriotism, and symbolize the birth of our nation. But what happens when the celebration [...]
