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How It Works
When a worker is hurt, workers' compensation is the exclusive remedy against an employer. Lawsuits against the employer are usually not allowed.
Two types of compensation are generally allowed: medical benefits and disability payments for lost earnings and physical impairment. The Ohio Workers Compensation Act does not pay for pain and suffering.
It is a good idea to report the injury to your employer and seek immediate medical treatment. When a worker is injured, he or she files a claim with the Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation. This begins an informal investigative process by a BWC claims examiner.
Many times, the claim will be contested and a more formal proceeding begins before the Industrial Commission of Ohio. Once the Industrial Commission reaches a decision, It may -- under some circumstances -- be possible to pursue further appeal through the judicial system of Ohio.
I help injured people.
- I do not represent insurance companies.
- I have not represented insurance companies in the past.
- I will not represent insurance companies in the future.
I am active in the trial lawyer community, both at the State level and at the national level to learn the newest techniques and best ways to present your case.
I use state of the art technology to organize and present your case. This allows me to serve you better.
I will work hard on your case to get the best possible settlement.
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