The rules for collecting workers’ compensation are confusing, placing injured workers at an unfair disadvantage. Our library articles explain complex work injury topics in a straightforward way, including which forms you need to file for compensation and which steps to take to protect your claim.
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The Ohio Workers’ Comp System Did Not Escape Covid-19 The Covid-19 pandemic affected the workers’ comp process in 2020 and continues to stir things up in 2021. We consider some of these changes. -
Helping Ohio School Bus Drivers Get the Workers' Comp Benefits They Deserve Minor injuries are common for Ohio school bus drivers, but when those aches and pains prevent them from working, they should qualify for workers' compensation. -
When You Don’t Need Prior Authorization to Get Medical Treatment for a Work-Related Injury Some work injury treatments have presumptive approval by the Ohio BWC, meaning you can get the medical care you need without prior authorization. -
Work-Related Knee Injuries Can Leave You Benched and in Need of Compensation Jobs requiring a lot of bending, lifting, climbing, and even sitting can be hard on the knees. You could sustain a knee injury that prevents you from working. -
Restaurant Workers Are at a High Risk of Injury During COVID-19 Pandemic Servers and staff in Ohio restaurants are working harder than ever during the COVID-19 pandemic, and are getting injured. Workers’ comp could help. -
Heat-Related Illness Is a Serious Concern for Ohio Workers Working in extreme heat can cause serious illness. If you can’t work due to complications from heat exhaustion or stroke, workers’ comp can help pay the bills. -
Has Your Doctor Recommended Lumbar Fusion Surgery? You’ll Have Some Hoops to Jump Through, But We Can Help! Your doctor may recommend lumbar fusion surgery for your work-related lower back injury, but you must meet these protocols to get the BWC to approve it. -
All Hospital Workers Deserve Recognition and Protection at Work When we think of essential workers in Ohio hospitals, we often focus on doctors and nurses, but other employees risk on-the-job injuries as well. -
You May File for Workers’ Comp for COVID-19 If You Were Exposed at Work As with other infectious diseases, COVID-19 is only covered by workers’ comp if your job puts you at a high risk of exposure. We consider those jobs here. -
Basics of Ohio Workers’ Compensation Prescription Drug Coverage Ohio workers’ compensation covers medications prescribed by your doctor, but they require approval, and there are drugs they don't cover. Learn more here.