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What to Know About Social Security COLA 2026
It’s that time of year again: the Social Security Administration (SSA) has announced its annual cost-of-living adjustment (COLA). The announcement came later than usual, and the payment increase for 2026 is higher than last year’s adjustment, though some experts say it’s not enough to keep up with rising costs. Here’s what you should know about …
Non-Citizen Truck Drivers and Crashes: What Ohio Drivers Need to Know
In August, a non-citizen truck driver made an illegal U-turn and crashed on a Florida highway, killing three people. The deadly accident was one of several this year caused by foreign nationals living in the U.S., according to the Transportation Department, which has recently tightened requirements around commercial driver licenses and declared a “national emergency” …
Timing Is Everything: Understanding Ohio’s Statute of Limitations for Personal Injury Cases
You’ve probably heard of the “statute of limitations,” or SOL, but may not know exactly what it is, how it works, or why it matters for your case. Failing to file a lawsuit within the statute of limitations means you will be unable to collect compensation for your injuries, no matter how severe they are …
Ohio Heat-Related Work Injuries and Workers’ Compensation
It’s not just you. This summer has been hot. And if the weather keeps trending this way, it may be getting even hotter, putting more people in Ohio at risk of heat-related work injuries. June 2025 was one of the hottest Junes ever recorded in Columbus, with seven days of 90 degrees or higher. July …
Big Rigs, Big Data: How Trucking Telematics Affects a Crash
You’ve probably heard about driverless big rigs that use technology like radar, sensors, and artificial intelligence (AI). By the end of 2025, these futuristic “robotrucks” are expected to hit public highways in several southern states, traveling at speeds of up to 75 mph. While the idea of sharing the road with autonomous trucks is unsettling …
Why Is There a Waiting Period for Social Security Disability Benefits?
You finally get the letter. After months of waiting, Social Security has approved your disability benefits. It’s been a long, uncertain road since you first applied for SSDI. You sent in your medical records. You fought past an initial denial. Unable to work, you wondered how you’d keep paying your bills. But you did everything …
Ohio Dog Bite Liability: Who Is Responsible—Owner, Keeper, or Harborer?
Dogs are the top pet in America, and in Ohio, by a wide margin. That margin continues to widen as more people welcome dogs into their households and we become a more “dog-friendly” culture. But with more dogs in more places, Ohio dog bite liability has become a growing concern. Many owners consider their dog …
Does Ohio Workers’ Compensation Cover Mental Health Claims?
The concept of a “workplace injury” typically brings to mind physical ailments such as a strained back, broken bones, concussions, repetitive use injuries, and burns. But there’s growing recognition of the mental health challenges workers face on the job—and the growing need to provide workers’ compensation mental health benefits. Conditions like anxiety, burnout, and post-traumatic …