Question 1

What Is Permanent Partial Disability?

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When you file a claim for workers’ compensation benefits due to an injury or illness, you are entitled to a variety of benefits depending on your circumstances. These benefits can pay your medical expenses related to your work-related injuries, as...

Question 2

Can I Reapply for Social Security Disability (SSDI)?

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The short answer is yes. There is no fixed limit to how many times you can submit an application. However, the specific circumstances of your case may mean that submitting a new application is not your best option. Timing in conjunction...

Question 3

What Are Medical Vocational Guidelines and GRID?

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If you are disabled but your impairment does not meet or equal an SSA listing in what is referred to as the Blue Book, you may be left feeling frustrated and unsure of how to proceed. The Medical Vocational Guidelines, or...

Question 4

What Is The Worn-Out Worker Rule and How Can It Help Manual Laborers?

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If you have spent the majority of your adult life working by the sweat of your back, labor may be the only source of livelihood you have ever known. Years of wear and tear take their toll on manual laborers,...

Question 5

Can I Sue My Employer for My Work Injury?

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Work injuries both severe and seemingly small have the potential to create substantial problems for injured workers, both medical and financial. Dealing with these obstacles often stirs up a lot of emotions in the injured worker, motivating them to take...

Question 6

What Will a Work Injury Mean for Me?

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A work injury is the last thing anyone expects to happen to them. Big or small, work injuries have the potential to change the course of your career and even your life. Besides the worry of physical recovery, many injured...

Question 7

How Does a Pre-Existing Condition Impact Your Workers’ Compensation Claim?

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Workers’ compensation is meant to help workers injured on the job or those who develop an illness or condition due to ongoing adverse work conditions. When a worker with a pre-existing condition files a legitimate workers’ comp claim, they could...

Question 8

How Does Long Term Disability Work with Social Security Disability?

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Unlike Social Security Disability, which is a federal program, long-term disability (and short-term) policies are usually purchased privately through your employer or an insurance agent. This is why rules surrounding long-term disability policies can vary greatly amongst themselves, and also...

Question 9

What is Permanent Total Disability?

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Although the hope is that a work-related accident will result in a quick, full recovery, in some cases, an injured worker is permanently disabled as a result of a work-related injury or illness. When a work-related injury prevents you from...

Question 10

What is Temporary Total Disability Benefits?

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Under workers’ compensation benefits, there are many types of disability including temporary total disability, permanent partial disability, and permanent total disability. Temporary total disability describes a work-related injury or illness that renders an employee totally unable to temporarily return to their former...

Question 11

What are Vocational Rehabilitation Services in Ohio?

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Returning to or maintaining work after an injury in Toledo, Ohio often comes with many obstacles, both physical and practical in nature. The stated purpose of vocational rehabilitation (voc rehab) programs are to help injured workers successfully return to work...

Question 12

What Are The Most Common Issues in Workers’ Compensation Cases

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While workers’ compensation insurance is a requirement for employers in the state of Ohio, those injured on the job often find they are facing workers’ compensation issues. Perhaps a legitimate claim is denied and an appeal needs to be filed....

Question 13

What is the Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation (BWC)?

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The Ohio BWC is the Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation. While the federal government does offer its own workers’ compensation insurance for federal employees, each individual state has its own workers’ compensation program. The Ohio BWC provides medical compensation and...

Question 14

How Long Does the Social Security Disability Process Take?

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Perhaps the most pressing question by most of those who have applied for Social Security Disability is how long the process will take. Having an experienced Social Security Disability Lawyer to help you through the process can make a significant...

Question 15

What Medical Conditions Qualify for Social Security Disability?

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If you are disabled and  are thinking of filing for Social Security disability, it is important that you have an experienced Toledo, Ohio SSD attorney by your side to understand how you may qualify for Social Security Disability. Obtaining Social Security...

Question 16

What’s the Difference Between SSI and SSD?

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When contacting our office for representation, most people don’t realize that there are two different types of disability benefits offered by the Social Security Administration. There’s Social Security Disability (SSD). This is also referred to as Social Security Disability Insurance Benefits....

Question 17

Does a COVID-19 Diagnosis Qualify for Social Security Disability (SSD)?

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With new COVID-19 cases still occurring every day, more and more Americans find themselves taking time off work to recover from the illness. While many people can’t even tell they have COVID-19, there are those with severe and long-lasting symptoms. Some people...

Question 18

Why Were My Social Security Disability Benefits Denied?

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If your disability prevents you from working, you could be entitled to Social Security Disability benefits. The Division of Disability Determination (DDD), following federal guidelines, is generally responsible for determining medical eligibility for disability benefits. Both physical and mental disabilities, if severe enough, can...

Question 19

Should I Hire A Social Security Disability Lawyer?

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Seeking legal advice as soon as possible can be important if you are considering filing for Social Security Disability benefits. The process of filing for benefits can seem complicated and overwhelming. Applicants who are unsure how to fill out the necessary forms...

Question 20

Do I Have a Workers’ Compensation Case?

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Knowing whether you have a valid workers’ compensation case can be confusing. According to the workers’ compensation laws laid out in the Ohio Revised Statute 4123.01, employees are generally entitled to file a workers’ compensation claim when they sustain a work-related injury or...

Question 21

What Are My Rights if I Am Injured at Work?

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If you suffered work-related injuries or a work-related illness, you may wonder what your workers’ compensation rights in Ohio are. In Ohio, you have certain legal rights. As an employee, you will be generally protected by workers’ compensation laws. Ohio Revised...

Question 22

What Are the Types of Workers’ Comp Claims?

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If you suffered injuries at work in Ohio, or a loved one died in a work accident, you could be entitled to various workers’ compensation benefits. In general, there are several types of workers’ compensation claims, including: Medical treatment only Medical treatments...

Question 23

What Do I Need To Know About Filing for Workers’ Compensation?

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Whether you work on a factory floor or sit at a desk in an office, you can face accidents in your workplace. Getting injured while you’re at work can leave you wondering how you will pay medical bills and cover...

Question 24

Can A Lawyer Help My Workers’ Comp Claim?

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If you have been injured at work and considering a workers’ compensation claim, you might be tempted to go it alone and handle the administrative process without the help of an attorney. In many cases, people think that an attorney would overcharge without adding...

Question 25

What Should I Know About Wrongful Death Survivors’ Damages?

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It is never easy when a loved one passes away. It can be especially painful when it wasn’t their time, but instead, their death was because of someone else’s negligence. Think of a drunk driver who kills a mother of...

Question 26

What Should I Know Before Applying for Disability Benefits?

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The Social Security Administration doesn’t just provide retirement benefits; Social Security benefits can also help to replace a portion of lost income if you or a loved one becomes significantly disabled. If you are unable to work due to a serious medical condition, you...

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