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Nursing Home Staffing Shortages Can Lead to Abuse

20 Mar 2021

When you have a loved one in a nursing home, it’s not just the quality of the staff that counts. Quantity matters, too. Since the COVID-19 pandemic began, nursing homes have been under intense pressure to care for their patients...

Why You Need to Designate a Power of Attorney

15 Mar 2021

Estate planning involves more than writing a will. In addition to distributing your property after death, you should also give serious thought to what happens if you’re incapacitated. Who do you want to make decisions on your behalf when you...

Can I Receive Workers’ Compensation for Contracting COVID-19?

10 Mar 2021

Over 500,000 people have died due to COVID-19, and nearly 29 million have been infected at the time this article was written. Even if you survive the virus, it can come at a price: many people have suffered what appear...

Can I Use Bankruptcy to Discharge My Tax Bill?

05 Mar 2021

Tax time is here. If you’ve been hit with a large tax bill—especially when dealing with financial difficulties in the wake of the pandemic—you might wonder whether you can file for bankruptcy to avoid paying. As a general rule, bankruptcy...

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Can You File for Bankruptcy While Self-Employed?

19 Feb 2021

It’s easy to get behind on your debts, especially after a year like 2020. That’s why many people are filing for bankruptcy in Ohio. But can you file for bankruptcy while self-employed? Since your income history is part of the...

Should I Settle My Ohio Workers’ Compensation Case?

18 Feb 2021

If you have a workers’ compensation claim, it might be difficult to decide whether to settle or whether to fight. The answer will vary depending on the facts of your individual situation. Some people want to settle their claim to...

Signs of Non-Physical Nursing Home Abuse

15 Feb 2021

When we think of nursing home abuse, it is often purely physical. You’ve probably heard horror stories of elderly patients left bruised and injured from rough care. Nursing home abuse can also be non-physical, which is much harder to detect...

How to Leave Cryptocurrency in Your Will

10 Feb 2021

Cryptocurrency is becoming more mainstream, but some practicalities—like leaving it to someone else in your will—have not quite caught on. A person could have millions in Bitcoin when they die unexpectedly, but if their loved ones don’t know it exists...

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Which Type of Personal Bankruptcy is Right for Me?

25 Jan 2021

When bills start piling up and there’s no hope of paying them off, filing for bankruptcy in Ohio can give you a clean slate. Bankruptcy provides the opportunity to wipe out your debts, but the type you choose will determine...

Can I Sue for Damages and File a Workers’ Compensation Claim?

22 Jan 2021

If you’ve been injured on the job, you’re entitled to file a workers’ compensation claim to make up for your lost wages and medical costs. If you’re also hoping that you can also sue your employer for damages, be warned...

Employment Law Uniformity Act

21 Jan 2021

On January 12, 2021, Governor Mike DeWine signed into law House Bill 352, the Employment Law Uniformity Act. The law becomes effective on April 13, 2021 and makes significant changes to Ohio’s framework for addressing workplace discrimination claims as codified...

How Trusts Can Help Avoid Probate

15 Jan 2021

When you plan to leave your estate to loved ones, a little strategic planning can ensure that most, if not all of your assets, can bypass probate in Ohio. Probate and its associated fees can account for some of your...

Events Triggering a Will Update

22 Dec 2020

If you have a living will, you may not have given much thought to updating it. After all, what could have changed so dramatically that you would need to update your estate plan? Actually, many life events, both big and...

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Small Business Restructuring

20 Dec 2020

Small business owners throughout the country have suffered due to COVID-19 shutdowns and the resulting financial recession. Even though more than $20 billion was issued through the Small Business Administration disaster loan program, there are many business owners still in...

What to Know About Evictions During COVID-19

11 Dec 2020

While the rate of COVID-19 infections continues to steadily increase in Ohio and the United States, lawmakers struggle with who should be bear the brunt of the economic penalties, which result when a large portion of our population is unable...

What You Should Know About the Nursing Home Neglect Immunity Bill

30 Nov 2020

If you have an elderly loved one in an Ohio nursing home, or if you currently live in a nursing home in Ohio, you are sadly aware of the increased risk of COVID-19 exposure, illness and death. Residents in nursing...

What Types of Injuries Are Excluded from Workers’ Compensation Coverage in Ohio?

25 Nov 2020

If you recently sustained an injury at work, you may be planning to file a claim for workers’ compensation benefits. It is important to understand what injuries are covered by workers’ compensation. The Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation (BWC) provides...

Ohio COVID Immunity Law Article

16 Nov 2020

The COVID pandemic has permeated every aspect of business and personal life. There have been shut downs, restrictions, and procedures that businesses are supposed to follow which have frequently changed. As a response on September 14, 2020 Governor DeWine signed...

Overview of Benefits Available Through the Ohio Workers’ Compensation System

05 Nov 2020

Nо оnе wants tо bе hurt оn thе job, but unfоrtunаtеlу, this dоеѕ hарреn all too often. If you were the victim of a workplace injury, you should consider pursuing a claim through the Ohiо workers’ соmpensation system. Undеr Ohiо...

What are Signs of Nursing Home Abuse?

03 Nov 2020

If you have an elderly loved one in an Ohio nursing home, it is critical that you learn the signs and symptoms of nursing home abuse and neglect. You should know that signs and symptoms can vary widely, and not...

What is the Shadow Docket and Why is it Important?

03 Nov 2020

The term “shadow docket” was first used by William Baude in his law review article from 2015.[1] The term refers to decisions from the United States Supreme Court, which are decided outside of its regular docket without oral argument. Generally,...

Dоеѕ Ohiо Workers’ Compensation Cоvеr Rереtitivе Strеѕѕ Injuries?

01 Nov 2020

Althоugh many реорlе аѕѕосiаtе wоrkеrѕ’ соmреnѕаtiоn bеnеfitѕ with single inсidеntѕ, benefits may also be аvаilаblе to workers who suffer rереtitivе ѕtrеѕѕ injuriеѕ. What Exactly is a Repetitive Stress Injury? Repetitive stress injuries, аlѕо referred to аѕ rереtitivе motion injuriеѕ or...

What Makes a Will Valid in Ohio?

29 Oct 2020

Do you have a valid will? Regardless of your age or health, a will is extremely important. Although we can make plans for the future, it is critical to have plans in writing for distributing your assets to your loved...

Can I File a Workplace Injury Lawsuit Instead of a Workers’ Comp Claim?

29 Oct 2020

If you were hurt while you were at work, you are probably thinking about your options for seeking financial compensation. At Dworken & Bernstein, we know how devastating a workplace injury can be, especially when it results in a temporary...

Can a Small Business Owner File for Personal Bankruptcy?

28 Oct 2020

If you own a small business in Ohio and you are struggling with debt, you may be considering personal bankruptcy. Even if you applied for and received a loan through the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) or the Economic Injury Disaster...

Ohio Workers’ Compensation for Occupational Disease and Illness

21 Oct 2020

Workers’ compensation isn’t just for acute on-the-job injuries. The Ohio workers’ compensation system is also designed to provide benefits to those who suffer from occupational diseases. For example, you may be entitled to workers’ compensation benefits if you are suffering...

Ohio Workers’ Compensation Death Benefits and Accrued Compensation

18 Oct 2020

Fortunately, fatal on-the-job injuries are relatively rare in Ohio. In fiscal year 2017, just 155 of 97,931 claims filed with the state workers’ compensation fund involved a death. When an employee is killed at work, or dies as the result...

Understanding Assault Offenses in Ohio

17 Oct 2020

Charged with Aѕѕаult? Understanding Unique Ohio Criminal Laws Most people have heard of “aѕѕаult and bаttеrу” since they are frequently рrеѕеntеd together and referenced in popular legal television dramas. However, there are important nuances to this area of criminal law...

Understanding Theft Crimes in Ohio

16 Oct 2020

The language of theft crimes can be confusing. For example, you may hear the words “theft” and “robbery” used interchangeably, but they don’t mean the same thing—certain types of theft are robberies, but others are not. Similarly, many people think...

How is an Ohio Workers’ Compensation Settlement Determined?

15 Oct 2020

The Ohio workers’ compensation system is structured to provide ongoing payments to an injured worker while he or she is unable to work and to pay for necessary medical care. However, in some cases, the employer, the Bureau of Workers’ Compensation...

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