Our Blog Explores Ohio Workers’ Compensation Laws From an Attorney’s Perspective
Filing your workers’ compensation claim can be a long and frustrating process. In our blog, we examine common problems in workplace injury claims, including how to appeal when a claim is denied and what medical evidence you may need from your physician.
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Documenting Cause of Injury for Ohio Workers' Comp Establishing the cause of a workplace injury and documenting the time frame of the accident and medical treatment will be vital to your workers' comp claim. -
Monast Law Office New Client Meeting Preparations To make the most of our first meeting to discuss your workers' comp claim, it helps if you come prepared with certain documents. -
Amish Employers in Ohio Exempt From Providing Workers' Comp Since 2003, Ohio laws allow employers and employees belonging to certain religious sects to opt out of the mandatory workers' comp system. How does this work? -
Seeing a Nurse Practitioner or PA for an Ohio Work Injury For the initial period of disability, the BWC allows patients to be examined by a nurse practitioner or physician assistant following a work-related injury. -
Voluntary Abandonment Legislation Ohio Workers’ Compensation New legislation in Ohio replaces the voluntary abandonment doctrine based on case law. The new statute could impact injured workers who leave their jobs. -
Changes to the Voluntary Abandonment Doctrine in Ohio New workers’ comp laws go into effect on September 15, 2020. We consider what this might mean if you retire or leave your job while collecting benefits. -
Writ of Mandamus in Ohio Workers’ Comp Appeals If the Ohio Industrial Commission denied your workers’ comp PTD claim despite a recommendation from the BWC, filing an action in mandamus might be an option. -
Ohio Workers’ Comp for Multiple Injuries Over Many Years People working in hazardous jobs often get injured multiple times during their careers. In these situations, Monast Law Office is here for you! -
Workers’ Comp Telemedicine Visits in Ohio In these times of limited access to general healthcare, you may need to do a virtual doctor visit. We provide tips for making the most of your exam. -
Ohio Workers’ Comp Attorney Provides Long-Term Case Management Ohio workers’ comp claims, denials, and additional allowances can mean your case will need attention for years. Attorney Jim Monast is there for his clients.