
Workers’ Compensation and Marijuana
In January of this year, the first medical marijuana dispensaries opened their doors to patients. This makes Ohio one of the 33 other states that have legalized marijuana for medical use.

True or False: A Look at 5 Workers’ Compensation Beliefs
It’s true: the workers’ compensation process can be extremely confusing. As a result, myths and half-truths are everywhere.

Workers’ Compensation FAQ
If you’ve been injured at work, you probably have a lot of questions. Do you have a right to workers’ compensation? How do you file a claim? Can you pick your doctor?

Do All Businesses Have to Have Workers’ Compensation Insurance?
The workers’ compensation system is something of a compromise between a business and its employees. In exchange for providing insurance that covers you in the event of injury or work-related illness, you are prohibited from suing your employer (in most cases).

What Happens If My Workers’ Compensation Application Is Denied?
Every year, many legitimate workers’ compensation claims are denied—leaving injured workers without the money they need to pay their medical bills and support themselves.

Will Worker Misclassification Prevent You from Getting Workers’ Comp?
The so-called “gig economy” is booming right now: the number of people working a freelance gig—a job that typically pays by the hour and doesn’t include a 401k, health insurance, or other benefits—is at an all-time high. A survey done by the Pew Research Center found that 24 percent of Americans earned money in 2015 through some kind of freelance work—whether it was driving for Uber or freelance web design.

Ohio Governor Signs New Workers’ Compensation Bill into Law
The law is not set in stone: it is ever-changing, with new laws enacted and old ones struck down every day. For lawyers, this is part of the challenge and satisfaction of practicing law. For the people seeking a lawyer’s help, however, a new law can bring worry. How will it effect their case?

Workers’ Compensation Bill Passes Ohio Senate
It’s part of our job as workers’ compensation attorneys at Casper & Casper to remain up to date on the changes to laws affecting our clients.

What Does Workers’ Compensation Cover, Exactly?
You’ve been injured at work, and you’ve heard that workers’ compensation will cover your bills. But what does workers’ compensation cover, exactly?You’ve been injured at work, and you’ve heard that workers’ compensation will cover your bills. But what does workers’ compensation cover, exactly?

Are Psychological Conditions Covered by Ohio Workers Compensation?
It has been well established that working day in and day out can result in physical injuries—whether from an unexpected accident or the repetitive motions of the job.