Workers Compensation
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 …
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 …
Beware of Personal Injury Lead Generation Sites
If you’ve been searching online recently for a personal injury law firm, or just browsing around for information about legal topics and services, you may have come across advertisements for companies promising certain results for victims of car crashes. Beware: most of them are not law firms, but rather paid lead generation companies. These …
Are There Special Rules For Driving a Commercial Vehicle in Bad Weather?
In an Ohio winter, drivers need to always be prepared for snow, ice, high winds, and reduced visibility. The state’s location and weather patterns make it prone to rapid changes and intense winter storm events that can develop and move through quickly, giving little warning before impacting an area. At other times, Ohio can experience …
Workers’ Compensation and Seasonal Employees: What You Need to Know
Over half a million temporary workers and seasonal employees are hired in the retail and logistics sectors during the busy holiday season. Seasonal hiring also increases during other times of the year based on industry demand. Temporary and seasonal workers can face heightened risks of workplace injuries due to factors such as minimal training, high-pressure …
How Can a Failed Drug Test Affect an Ohio Workers’ Compensation Claim?
Anybody hurt on the job in Ohio should receive workers’ compensation benefits, regardless of how the accident occurred and who was at fault. But there are exceptions to this rule, including instances where the injured employee was under the influence of drugs or alcohol at the time of the accident. Failing a drug test—even for …
Structured Settlements in Injury Cases – How They Work and Benefits
When a client settles a personal injury or workers’ compensation claim, there are different options for receiving the settlement proceeds. One option is a structured settlement. At Graham Law, depending on our client’s situation, we often consider structured settlements. They can be helpful for protecting settlement money paid to a minor child, but adults might …
OSHA Safety Violations, Penalties, and Lawsuits
The Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSH Act) is intended to provide workers with safe and healthy working conditions. Every workplace covered by the OSH Act is subject to inspection by Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) compliance officers. When inspectors find OSHA safety violations, OSHA may issue citations and penalties, including imprisonment in some cases. …