The Laws Are There to Protect Ohio Workers
Under Section 4101 of the Ohio Revised Code, employers have a legal obligation to protect the safety of workers under their employ.
The following excerpts have been taken directly from the Revised Code
Section 4101.11
Duty of employer to protect employees and frequenters
Every employer shall furnish employment which is safe for the employees engaged therein, shall furnish a place of employment which shall be safe for the employees therein and for frequenters thereof, shall furnish and use safety devices and safeguards, shall adopt and use methods and processes, follow and obey orders, and prescribe hours of labor reasonably adequate to render such employment and places of employment safe, and shall do every other thing reasonably necessary to protect the life, health, safety, and welfare of such employees and frequenters.
Section 4101.12
Duty of employer to furnish safe place of employment
No employer shall require, permit, or suffer any employee to go or be in any employment or place of employment which is not safe, and no such employer shall fail to furnish, provide, and use safety devices and safeguards, or fail to obey and follow orders or to adopt and use methods and processes reasonably adequate to render such employment and place of employment safe. No employer shall fail to do every other thing reasonably necessary to protect the life, health, safety, and welfare of such employees or frequenters. No such employer or other person shall construct, occupy, or maintain any place of employment that is not safe.
Were You Injured Because of a Violation of the Specific Safety Requirements (VSSR)?
Under Ohio laws, applying for benefits through the Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation (BWC) is an injured workers' sole remedy. This means you cannot sue your employer for your employer's negligence. However, if you can demonstrate that you were injured specifically because your employer violated VSSR regulations, you may be entitled to recover an additional award.
To file a successful claim, you must provide evidence of the exact nature of the violation and why the violation led directly to your injuries. Employers aggressively defend against these allegations. Having a knowledgeable lawyer preparing your case and presenting the strongest case possible for additional money damages gives your claim the best opportunity for success.
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