Many work injury victims qualify for more than one type of payment. In our legal blog, we explore different kinds of benefits available to injured employees, including workers’ compensation and filing lawsuits against an employer.
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3 Things To Know When Claiming Ohio Workers Compensation In my experience, there are three things that, if not done properly or not done at all, greatly increase the odds that your Ohio workers compensation claim -
Are You An Employee or An Independent Contractor? To reduce workers' compensation premiums, some companies try to characterize their employees as independent contractors. This has the effect of shifting -
What Is A Workers’ Compensation Claim? Workers' comp is a form of insurance providing wage replacement and medical benefits to hurt workers in exchange for the employee’s right to sue the employer. -
3 Things To Do If You Are Injured On The Job Each year, tens of thousands of Ohioans are injured on the job. Fortunately, most only require a trip to the emergency room for stitches, however not all -
Will I Lose Wages If I Am Injured At Work? A very common concern for Ohio workers after a serious accident is losing wages while missing work during the recovery. Here we address these concerns. -
What Qualifies As An Occupational Injury? Ohio recognizes workers' compensation claims both for on-the-job injuries and for an occupational injury or disease. As such, the term "Occupational Injury" -
What If My Injury Causes Permanent Disability? Your injury may cause permanent disability. The best case scenario is where this doesn't happen, but what if it does? Compensation may be available to you. -
What If My Employer Ignores Safety Standards? Ohio employers have a legal obligation to protect the safety of workers at the place of employment by implementing specific safety standards. The Ohio Revised