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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Do I Need an Attorney for My Workers’ Compensation Case?Not all workers' compensation claims in Ohio require attorney involvement. Learn which situations we would recommend you speak to an attorney about your case.
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Is Horseplay at Work Covered Under Ohio Workers’ Compensation?Injuries that occur during such roughhousing may be covered under workers' compensation if the claimant was not the instigator but are not compensable...
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Psychological Claims in Ohio Worker’s Compensation: Are They Recognized?Psychological Claims in Ohio Workers' Compensation. Some states recognize so-called mental-mental claims under workers’ compensation. Does Ohio?
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Here’s Your Sign: Don’t Be Stupid! Social Media Can Impact Your Workers’ Compensation CaseDon’t Be Stupid! Social Media Can Impact Your Workers’ Compensation Case. A large number of “Here’s your sign!” stories could result from social media.
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Does workers’ compensation cover employee slips and falls in ice and snow?A common winter scenario in Ohio involving employee slips and falls are injuries that happen in an icy parking lot while walking into work. Are you covered?
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Medicare Set-Aside in Ohio Workers’ Compensation ClaimsMedicare Set-Aside (MSA) may be required in situations where a workers’ comp claim is settled but there is a need for future medical treatment. Learn more here.
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How Rejecting a Job Offer Can Affect your Temporary Total Disability CompensationEmployers have incentives to bring injured employees back to work on a light duty job as it lowers claim costs and the employer (and often the employee).
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Are You Eligible for Partial Disability after a Job-Related Injury?A job-related injury may cause time lost from work typically compensated through payment of temporary total disability. Permanent partial disability is payable.
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Top 3 Most Common Workplace And Job-Related InjuriesWorkplace and job-related injuries are as varied as people themselves. However, whether construction accidents, factory accidents or accidents resulting...
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Can I be Fired For Filing a Workers’ Compensation Claim in Ohio?Can you be fired for filing a workers' compensation claim in Ohio? The short answer to this is no, but sometimes the reasons for a firing aren't clear cut.