Can a Small Business Owner File for Personal Bankruptcy?
October 29, 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
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Can I File a Workplace Injury Lawsuit Instead of a Workers’ Comp Claim?
October 29, 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
Ohio Workers’ Compensation for Occupational Disease and Illness
October 22, 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
Ohio Workers’ Compensation Death Benefits and Accrued Compensation
October 19, 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
When Can the Police Search My Vehicle? Must I Consent?
October 14, 2020
You are driving on Richmond Street in Painesville when the red and blue lights of a police vehicle begin to flash behind you. An officer
What to Do When You Are Facing an Arrest Warrant
October 13, 2020
Contrary to what you may have seen in the movies, running for the Caribbean is generally not the right response to learning that there is
Can I Be Fired for Filing an Ohio Workers’ Compensation Claim?
October 10, 2020
The Ohio workers’ compensation system was created to give injured workers access to medical care and lost wages following a workplace injury. Unfortunately, some employees
When to Shut Down an Insolvent Business
October 6, 2020
One of the toughest challenges business owners face is determining whether and when it’s time to accept defeat and close down the business. Since most
What is a Workers’ Compensation Occupational Disease Claim?
September 29, 2020
Many different kinds of workplace injuries can result in successful workers’ compensation claims in Ohio. Generally speaking, as long as an injury or illness arises
Estate Planning and Advance Directives
September 25, 2020
Estate planning is something that Ohio residents of all ages should do. While many people think estate planning is only for older adults or people
