Is workers’ compensation available to people who were attacked at work? The workers’ comp laws in many states differ, but in most states, yes, workplace violence injury victims are eligible for workers’ compensation benefits. However, the key is that you must prove that the fight or assault and as a result, the injuries you sustained were work-related. For instance, if a friend shows up at your place of business and you get in an argument resulting in him or her assaulting yo

The Blade recently reported on an incident involving a 60-year-old man who was killed while working construction in Weston, Ohio. Reportedly, a beam hit the 60-year-old Grand Rapids native while at work. Immediately following the incident, emergency workers were called. Despite the emergency crew’s efforts, the construction worker died at the scene. The beam fell on the 60-year-old construction worker after a roof truss collapsed. The Blade was unable to reach the owner of th

Firefighters have an increased risk of developing cancer due to the nature of their jobs. These brave men and women regularly come into contact with burning consumer products, many of which contain carcinogens. Smoke from carcinogens can seep into the skin or be inhaled. Ohio lawmakers have recognized firefighting comes with a heightened risk of cancer. That is why they passed Senate Bill 27 (SB 27) last year to help firefighters and their families receive workers comp benefi

Workplace accidents that result in catastrophic injuries are often preventable. Employers may allow unsafe work conditions, neglect to provide proper equipment or tolerate other hazards that can harm workers. Workplace brain injuries are a perfect example. According to the Brain Injury Institute, 20 percent of these injuries occur because workers lose their footing on wet or uneven surfaces – almost always preventable. For example, spilt coffee or objects left on the floor ca