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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Should I Open a New Workers’ Compensation Claim for a Recurring Injury? If your employer insists that you reopen an old claim for a recurring injury rather than filing a new claim, discuss your options with an attorney. -
Injured on the Job as a Nursing Assistant? You Might Qualify for Workers' Comp An occupation with one of the highest injury rates in the U.S., nursing assistants face many hazards on the job. But they should not have to work with an injury. -
How to Report an Injury at Work Learn how to file an injury report when you are hurt at work in Ohio and when you may need a workers' comp attorney to help you get the benefits you deserve. -
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.