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Ohio Supreme Court Affirms Death Benefits Wrongly Denied to Fiancé

Jul 17, 2023 - Accident Law, Worker's Compensation

Graham Law has won an Ohio Supreme Court case involving a woman denied workers’ compensation death benefits after her long-time partner died on the job. The Supreme Court unanimously ruled that the worker’s fiancé should have been given the chance to prove she was a “family member” wholly dependent on the worker and therefore entitled … Continue reading “Ohio Supreme Court Affirms Death Benefits Wrongly Denied to Fiancé”

Graham Law Wins Workers’ Compensation Death Benefits Appeal

Dec 30, 2021 - Worker's Compensation

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 … Continue reading “Graham Law Wins Workers’ Compensation Death Benefits Appeal”

Ohio Workers’ Compensation Light-Duty Work Requirements

Feb 10, 2021 - Worker's Compensation

When a worker is injured on the job in Ohio and files for workers’ compensation benefits, they undergo a medical evaluation to determine the extent of their injuries. If the doctor determines that the employee’s physical restrictions prevent them from returning to their job, but the employer can offer a light-duty job that meets the … Continue reading “Ohio Workers’ Compensation Light-Duty Work Requirements”

Ohio Workers’ Compensation VSSR Claims

Feb 27, 2019 - Accident Law, Worker's Compensation

Along with traditional workers’ compensation benefits, workers injured on the job may be eligible for additional compensation if their injury occurred as a result of the employer’s violation of a specific safety requirement (VSSR). Pursuing a VSSR claim is a legally complicated process that involves statutory law, investigation, documentation, hearings, testimony, and strict filing deadlines. … Continue reading “Ohio Workers’ Compensation VSSR Claims”

 
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