What Qualifies as an Occupational Disease Under Ohio Workers’ Comp Law?
Understanding Work-Related Illness in the Buckeye State Key Takeaways: Under Ohio workers’ comp law, an occupational disease is a condition contracted during employment that creates a hazard distinguishing your work from employment generally, meaning your job must expose you to greater risk than the public faces. Ohio uses a two-track approach: a statutory schedule under R.C. 4123.68 listing roughly 28 named diseases (including silicosis, asbestosis, coal…
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More Than 17,000 Commercial Crashes Hit Ohio in 2025
Ohio’s Commercial Truck Crash Numbers in 2025 Are Alarming More than 17,000 commercial vehicle crashes have already been recorded in Ohio in 2025, underscoring an ongoing safety crisis on the state’s highways. For families in Dayton and across the Miami Valley, these numbers represent real people dealing with catastrophic injuries, mounting medical bills, and lost income. Whether you were driving on I-75, navigating Route 35, or…
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What Rights Do Dayton Workers Have After a Job Injury in Ohio?
Understanding Your Rights After a Workplace Injury in Dayton Getting hurt on the job can turn your life upside down. If you work in one of Dayton’s manufacturing plants, warehouses, hospitals, or public-sector offices, you may be wondering what protections Ohio law provides. The good news is that Ohio operates a no-fault workers’ compensation system, which means you do not need to prove your employer was…
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