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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Workplace Altercations Can Lead to Workers’ Comp Claims in Certain Situations Injuries caused by workplace fights may be compensable by workers’ comp if the claimant was not the instigator and the origin of the assault was work-related. -
How Do I File A Workers' Comp Claim in Ohio? An injured worker can file a workers’ comp claim by completing the First Report of Injury and mailing it or delivering it in person to any BWC service office. -
Why Was Your Workers' Comp Claim Denied? You Might Not Believe the Answer! You might be shocked to learn why your Ohio workers' comp claim was denied. We consider some of the surprising reasons worker's comp claims are denied. -
You Must Prove That an Injury Happened at Work to Qualify for 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. -
What to Bring to a New Client Meeting at Monast Law Office To make the most of our first meeting to discuss your workers' comp claim, it helps if you come prepared with certain documents. -
When Workers' Comp Insurance Is Against Your Religion in Ohio 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? -
When a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant Can Sign Off on BWC Documentation 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. -
Workers’ Comp Voluntary Abandonment Doctrine Replaced by New Statute New legislation in Ohio replaces the voluntary abandonment doctrine based on case law. The new statute could impact injured workers who leave their jobs. -
Ohio Legislature Codifies the Voluntary Abandonment Doctrine 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. -
One Legal Option When the Ohio Industrial Commission Denies Your PTD Claim 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.