Law Offices of Kurt M. Young, LLC

11/02/2026

What you need to know to make sure your Ohio ballot will count on General Election Day 2026 - November 3, 2026

What you need to know to make sure your Lucas County Ohio ballot co...

10/25/2026

🎃👻 BOO! DON'T LET YOUR WORKERS' COMP CLAIM BECOME A NIGHTMARE!

Halloween is almost here, and at The Law Offices of Kurt M. Young, LLC, we've seen some pretty scary things.

No, not ghosts.

Workers' compensation mistakes! 😱
👻 The disappearing injury report.
🧟 The injury that wasn't fully documented.
🧛 The doctor who didn't complete the disability paperwork.
🕸️ The missed medical appointment.
🧙 The confusing light-duty job offer.
🎃 The social media post that came back to haunt you.
And perhaps the scariest monster of all...
💀 THE MISSED FILING DEADLINE!

For most Ohio workplace injuries occurring on or after September 29, 2017, you generally have just ONE YEAR from the date of injury to file a workers' compensation claim.

For more than three decades, The Law Offices of Kurt M. Young, LLC has helped Ohio's injured workers navigate these challenges.
So enjoy your Halloween candy, costumes and haunted houses.
But don't let your workers' compensation claim become the scariest thing in your life!

Happy Halloween! 🎃⚖️



https://www.kmylaw.com/blog/the-haunted-house-of-ohio-workers-compensation-dont-let-these-claim-mistakes-come-back-to-haunt-you

10/21/2026

TOLEDO CHEMICAL RELEASE: Were You Exposed While Working?

First, a HUGE thank you to Toledo Fire & Rescue, Toledo Police, and all the first responders working to keep our community safe!

These brave men and women are putting their own health and safety at risk to protect the rest of us. Please keep them and their families in your thoughts and prayers.

As many of you know, a dangerous chemical release began Tuesday night at MC Tank Transport on Progress Avenue in North Toledo.

Officials have ordered evacuations and instructed people in surrounding areas to stay indoors.

PLEASE follow the latest instructions from emergency officials!

But there is another issue we want people to understand.
What if you were exposed to these chemicals while you were WORKING?

Whether you're a firefighter, police officer, truck driver, factory worker, or anyone else working nearby, Ohio workers' compensation may cover injuries or illnesses caused by exposure on the job.

Here are five things you should remember:
1. Tell your employer! Report the exposure and keep a written record.
2. Get checked out! If you have symptoms, seek medical attention.
3. Tell the doctor it happened at work! Make sure the possible chemical exposure is included in your medical records.
4. Follow up! Keep your appointments and follow your doctor's recommendations.
5. Protect your rights! If you suffered a work-related injury or illness, don't delay filing a workers' compensation claim.

REMEMBER: What gets documented today could make a big difference tomorrow!

For nearly 33 years, Kurt Young has represented Ohio workers injured on the job, including first responders and workers exposed to dangerous chemicals.

If you have questions about your rights, we're here to help.
Law Offices of Kurt M. Young, LLC
Call 419-244-7885
Visit www.kmylaw.com

Please stay safe, look out for your neighbors, and give our first responders a big THANK YOU!

And please SHARE this post. Someone who was working in the affected area may need this information.



https://www.kmylaw.com/blog/toledo-area-chemical-release-what-you-need-to-know-and-your-rights-if-you-were-exposed-at-work

10/16/2026

🚧 HAPPY CONSTRUCTION SAFETY WEEK!

Ohio construction workers build our roads, bridges, schools, hospitals, homes and just about everything else we depend on.

They also seem to be responsible for our unofficial state flower: the orange construction barrel! 😂

But construction is serious business, and the risks are real.
⚠️ Falls from ladders and scaffolding.
⚠️ Injuries from heavy equipment.
⚠️ Electrical hazards.
⚠️ Back and shoulder injuries from heavy lifting.
⚠️ Slips, trips and falls around job sites.

At The Law Offices of Kurt M. Young, LLC, we've spent more than three decades helping Ohio's injured workers, including the hardworking men and women in construction.

And remember: Ohio workers' compensation is generally a no-fault system. You don't ordinarily have to prove your employer did something wrong to qualify for benefits after a compensable workplace injury.

This Construction Safety Week, we're reminding everyone:
No construction deadline is more important than getting home safely to your family.

Thank you to the people who build Ohio!

Stay safe out there! 🦺🔨



https://www.kmylaw.com/blog/construction-safety-week-building-ohio-is-hard-work-lets-make-sure-everyone-gets-home-safely

10/12/2026

HAPPY NATIONAL HERO DAY! - October 8th

When you hear “hero,” you might picture someone in a cape.

We picture someone in work boots.

Or scrubs. A hard hat. A firefighter's turnout gear. A teacher's ID badge. A mechanic's coveralls. A utility worker's safety vest.

For more than three decades, The Law Offices of Kurt M. Young, LLC has represented people who get up every day and help keep Ohio running.

Most would never call themselves heroes. They'd probably just say: “I was doing my job.

Today, we'd like to recognize the workers who build, manufacture, teach, heal, protect, deliver, repair, serve and care for our communities every day.

Not all heroes wear capes. Sometimes a hard hat works just fine.

Happy National Hero Day from The Law Offices of Kurt M. Young, LLC!



https://www.kmylaw.com/blog/national-hero-day-not-all-heroes-wear-capes-october-8th

10/09/2026

🗳️ OHIO VOTERS: DO YOU HAVE YOUR PLAN TO VOTE?

Early voting has started, and Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026!

After 14 years as a Board of Elections observer and seven years serving on the Lucas County Board of Elections, I've learned two important things:

Our elections are carefully protected by bipartisan teams, and the best way to make sure your vote counts is to know the rules before you vote!

So I've put together a video explaining what every Ohio voter should know.

We'll talk about:

✅ Voting by mail, early in person, or on Election Day
✅ Important absentee ballot deadlines
✅ Where to find your polling place
✅ Photo ID requirements
✅ How to preview your ballot before voting
✅ What to do if you are told you need a provisional ballot
✅ Voting accommodations for people with disabilities
✅ How to correct a mistake on your ballot
✅ What to do if someone interferes with your ability to vote
✅ Why election night results are NOT the final official results

And yes, I'll explain why polling places sometimes move. Believe it or not, we even lost one to pickleball lessons!

I'll also discuss several statewide and local ballot issues.

A few important dates:

📅 October 27 — Deadline for absentee ballot applications to reach your county Board of Elections (but remember our Postal Service in Toledo is a mess 3-14 days to be transmitted by mail).

📅 November 3 — Election Day! Polls are open from 6:30 AM to 7:30 PM.

📬 November 3, 7:30 PM — Deadline for most absentee ballots to be received by your Board of Elections, not at a polling place, at the drop box or in our hands.

Lucas County voters can find information at:

lucascountyohiovotes.gov

Regardless of who you're voting for, please make a plan, exercise your rights, and GET OUT AND VOTE!

And please SHARE this video with your friends, family, and neighbors. Let's help everyone make sure their vote counts!

Ballot-issue opinions expressed in the video are my personal views, not official positions of the Lucas County Board of Elections.



https://youtu.be/9HhZ5xHN6Zk?si=Ouni1Kx6dRDkPdQA

Voting in Ohio this November? Make a plan, know the rules, and make...

10/07/2026

10/01/2026

Happy National Primary Care Physicians Week!

Your primary care doctor is the person who knows your history, manages your everyday health and hopefully doesn't give you *too much* grief about everything you promised to improve after your last physical.

But when an Ohio worker gets hurt on the job, there's an additional challenge: not every family doctor or primary care physician handles Ohio workers' compensation claims.

The paperwork and administrative requirements can make treating an injured worker more complicated than an ordinary office visit.

So this week, The Law Offices of Kurt M. Young, LLC says thank you to all of our primary care physicians, and especially those willing to work through the workers' compensation system to help Ohio's injured workers recover.

Good legal representation matters. Good medical care matters even more.

Thank you, doctors!

09/30/2026

In Ohio it is six days to the start of early voting. So it is five days to the voter registration deadline.

Go, right now to the Ohio Secretary of State Website or your local County Board of Elections Website and check you are registered, with your current name, at your current address, and that Date of birth and other info correct and match your state issued ID. Oh and why you are looking at the ID make sure all info on it is correct and it will not have expired before the day you plan vote.

As on 11:50 AM on 9/30/26 you have 5 days 9 hours and 10 minutes to fix all that and vote a regular ballot.