Understanding the Difference Between Average and Full Weekly Wages
May 12, 2022
When you’re injured on the job, you may be granted lost wage workers’ compensation benefits. Ohio employees are entitled to a certain amount of compensation
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Workers’ Compensation Treatment Services Requiring Preauthorization
April 25, 2022
Workers may delay medical treatment because they need prior authorization from the Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation (BWC). However, timely treatment is essential for a
Five Ways to Prevent a Will Contest
April 18, 2022
Anyone who inherits or can potentially inherit from your estate may file a will contest. This outcome is not a desirable scenario. Will contests involve
What is Voluntary Abandonment of Employment?
March 15, 2022
Voluntary abandonment is a legal issue raised by employers or the Bureau of Workers’ Compensation (BWC) against a claim for workers’ compensation benefits. It arises
Estate Planning and Subsequent Marriages
March 2, 2022
Remarrying after divorce or death feels like a promising new beginning, but it can also present some legal hurdles. If you are recently remarried or
Will My Employer Pay Me Wage Benefits?
February 21, 2022
When you’re injured on the job, you can file a workers’ compensation claim to cover your medical bills. In addition, the Ohio Bureau of Workers’
What’s the Difference Between Primary and Contingent Beneficiaries?
February 16, 2022
When you’re creating an estate plan, listing primary and contingent beneficiaries may confuse you. While the attorneys at Dworken & Bernstein will walk you through
Which Medical Treatments Will Workers’ Compensation Cover?
January 18, 2022
After a workplace injury, you should seek medical treatment immediately, and file a workers’ compensation claim as soon as possible thereafter. While employers are obligated
How to Identify a Safe Nursing Home
January 5, 2022
Tragically, nursing home abuse is rampant in the United States. Annually, millions of elderly and disabled residents are abused psychologically, financially, physically and even sexually.
What are ‘Transfer on Death’ Affidavits?
December 27, 2021
When creating an estate plan, avoiding probate is one primary objective. The probate process can be complicated and take months to resolve. A Transfer on
