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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First Decision Under Ohio's New Voluntary Abandonment Law Goes in Worker's FavorA ruling under the new Ohio voluntary abandonment law was found for the worker. Cases going forward will be decided based on their specific facts.
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Workplace Injury Rates Increased in 2021 After an Unsurprising Drop in 2020We look at national workplace injury and illness statistics on how workers are most commonly getting hurt at work.
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If You Were Sexually Assaulted While at Work, Your Emotional Injuries Could Be Covered by Workers’ CompPsychiatric conditions are not covered by workers’ comp in Ohio unless they arise from a physical injury—including sexual assault—that occurred at work.
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Potential Workers' Comp Claim Red FlagsIf your Ohio workers' comp claim raises a red flag or two, it might be harder to get an approval. Discover what the BWC might see as suspicious in a claim.
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Injured While Working From Home? You Can Only Get Workers' Comp Under Very Specific ConditionsOhio employees who work from home now have new guidelines for when injuries are covered by workers' comp and when they are not. We explain the new rules here.
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You Can File Your Own Workers’ Comp Claim If Your Employer Is Not CooperativeIf you are injured on the job in Ohio, you don’t have to rely on your employer to file a claim with the BWC, but their lack of cooperation can be frustrating.
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Signs You Probably Need to Hire a Workers’ Comp AttorneyMany workers’ comp claims proceed without a hitch, but if these things happen, it could be a sign you should call workers’ comp attorney Jim Monast.
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How Are Workers’ Compensation and Disability Income Insurance Different?Both workers’ comp and disability insurance help out when you’ve been hurt and cannot work, but the similarities end there. Learn about the differences.
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Understaffed Workplaces Are Prone to Accidents and InjuriesWhen a workplace is understaffed, accidents and injuries are more likely to happen. As Ohioans see labor shortages, workers’ comp claims could be more common.
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Should I Open an Ohio New Workers’ Compensation Claim for a Recurring Injury?In Ohio, 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.