GS News
6/6/2019
By Jody Perkins Ryan

Jody Perkins Ryan Joins Gallagher Sharp as Of Counsel

Gallagher Sharp is pleased to announce that Jody Perkins Ryan has joined the firm as Of Counsel.  Jody is responsible for the oversight and defense of her client’s workers’ compensation. Read More...
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10/5/2022
By Gallagher Sharp LLP

Can Injuries Sustained While An Employee Works From Home Be Covered Under Ohio’s Workers’ Compensation System?

Since the onset of Covid-19 most families have experienced working from home, and some have been injured doing so. Under Ohio Revised Code § 4123.01(C) a compensable work injury. Read More...
9/20/2022
By Gallagher Sharp LLP

Can An Injured Worker Receive A Loss Of Use Award For Their Vision With No Damage To The Structure Or Function Of Their Eyes?

Under R.C. §4123.57, an injured worker can receive an additional award for the “loss of use” of a body part, one of these awards can include a loss of. Read More...
9/7/2022
By Gallagher Sharp LLP

Can A Disabled Adult Child Who Is A Partial Dependent Receive Lifetime Death Benefits?

Under Ohio Revised Code § 4123.60, “dependents” of an injured worker are entitled to death benefits when the injured worker’s death is the result of a workplace injury or. Read More...
8/26/2022
By Gallagher Sharp LLP

Can A Doctor Use An Injured Worker’s Voluntary Retirement As The Sole Basis For Terminating Temporary Total Benefits?

Under Ohio Revised Code § 4123.56 an injured worker is entitled to benefits when they are temporarily and totally disabled based on a work related injury or illness. The. Read More...
8/10/2022
By Gallagher Sharp LLP

Can An Outdoor Space Be Considered A “Workshop” For The Purposes Of A VSSR Claim?

Ohio Revised Code 4101.12 provides that it is the responsibility of every employer in Ohio to provide a safe workplace and adhere to all safety rules. A violation of. Read More...
7/13/2022
By Gallagher Sharp LLP

What Types of Compensation Can An Injured Worker Receive In Ohio While Remaining Eligible For Temporary Total Disability Compensation?

Under R.C. §4123.56, an injured worker in Ohio is eligible to receive temporary total disability (“TTD”) compensation for any periods of time they are completely disabled and unable to. Read More...
6/29/2022
By Gallagher Sharp LLP

Working With A Co-Worker That Is COVID-19 Positive – Is The Risk Greater Than That Of The General Public Under Ohio Law?

An occupational disease is one that is 1.) contracted in the course of employment; 2.) the disease is peculiar to the employment; and 3.) the employment creates a risk. Read More...