If you’ve been hurt on the job in Ohio, workers’ compensation benefits can help ease the financial burden of missing work and dealing with injuries. Workers’ compensation benefits cover the full cost of any medical treatment you need for the work-related injury, along with a portion of whatever wages you miss while you’re recovering from your injuries. Unfortunately, Ohio doesn’t always make it easy for injured workers to get the workers’ compensation benefits to which they’re entitled, especially if their employer disputes the claim. Many injured workers also self-sabotage their claims by mak ..read more

When you apply for Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits in Pennsylvania, the state’s Bureau of Disability Determination (BDD) reviews your application and determines whether you are eligible. The Bureau processes an average of 145,000 applications each year. With that volume of applicants, it can take a long time to receive an answer for your application. If you believe you may be entitled to disability benefits, it helps to understand: The types of conditions that qualify for SSD benefits in Pennsylvania How to apply What you can do to increase your chances of getting benefits At Helle ..read more

In Ohio, employees who are hurt in the course of performing their jobs are typically eligible to receive workers’ compensation benefits to cover their medical care and help them recover from their injuries. If you need help pursuing a disputed workers’ comp claim for a head injury in Ohio, talk to an experienced Ohio workers’ compensation attorney. Since 1985, the workplace injury lawyers of Heller, Maas, Moro & Magill Co., LPA have fought for the rights of injured workers throughout Northeastern Ohio. All our attorneys grew up here, went to school here, and worked for local companies befo ..read more

Attorney Richard “Pete” Magill, a partner in Heller, Maas, Moro & Magill Co. LPA, a Youngstown, Ohio law firm, recently took a leadership role in the Ohio State Bar Association. Magill is chairing the Bar Association’s Workers’ Compensation Law Section for a one-year term. Bar Association President David Lefton appointed Magill to the position. Magill focuses his practice on helping injured workers obtain workers’ compensation benefits for on-the-job injuries and health conditions. During the summers of his college and law school years, Magill worked in local mills to help pay for his educ ..read more

Social Security Disability (SSD) is a federal program that provides financial assistance to people who have medically diagnosed disabilities that prevent them from working. People who have worked and paid Social Security taxes for a certain number of years become eligible for SSD benefits if they suffer a disabling injury or disease. The Social Security Administration has strict eligibility requirements for disability benefits. Many people with valid disability claims receive denial letters initially after they submit applications. Our respected SSD lawyers at Heller, Maas, Moro & Magill C ..read more

If you are employed in Ohio and sustain an injury at work or contract an occupational disease, you may have the right to claim workers’ compensation benefits. Workers’ compensation is a type of insurance that provides benefits to workers injured in workplace accidents or who develop a work-related illness. Ohio law requires businesses to obtain workers’ compensation insurance for all employees. It’s important to notify your employer of your injury to get the process started. The Ohio workers’ compensation attorneys of Heller, Maas, Moro & Magill Co., LPA have put together some information ..read more

If your family member was killed in a workplace accident or died from a workplace condition, certain surviving family members might be entitled to death benefits. The Ohio workers’ compensation system pays death benefits to eligible surviving dependents. The Bureau of Workers’ compensation pays the death benefits every two weeks. The total benefits amount to two-thirds of the deceased workers’ wages up to a maximum cap. Funeral benefits are also available. In order to receive Ohio workers’ compensation death benefits, you will need to pursue a claim within strict deadlines. It is in your best ..read more

Although most employees who are injured on the job qualify for workers’ compensation benefits, eligibility for workers’ comp can become complicated when an employee’s work injury relates to a pre-existing injury or condition. If you have a pre-existing injury or a pre-existing medical condition, it’s essential to understand your rights to workers’ comp if you suffer further harm in the course of your work. Since 1985, the workers’ compensation attorneys of Heller, Maas, Moro & Magill Co., LPA have worked diligently to advocate for the rights of injured workers throughout northeast Ohio. We ..read more

We understand that if you are out of work because you were injured in a job-site accident you need to keep a close eye on how you spend your money. You might question spending money on a workers’ compensation lawyer to get benefits that Ohio law says you are entitled to receive. But many valid workers’ compensation claims are challenged by employers. An experienced workers’ comp attorney at Heller, Maas, Moro & Magill Co., LPA, can help you understand your rights and maximize the benefits available to you after a workplace injury. We have a track record of getting results for injured ..read more

If you have been receiving workers’ compensation for an occupational injury or illness that you have learned will have a permanent effect on your ability to work, you may be considering an application for Social Security Disability benefits. But you may have been cautioned that a workers’ comp settlement could hurt your SSD claim. You need to be aware of how the two systems – one state and one federal – work together. To ensure you receive the full benefits available to you by law in Ohio, you should consult an attorney from Heller, Maas, Moro & Magill, an Ohio disability law firm. Your SS ..read more