Typically, when you file a workers’ compensation claim in Ohio, you receive benefit payments over a period of time. However, you also have the option to seek a settlement. This can be either (i) a “lump-sum” settlement that results in a one-time payment or (ii) a “structured” settlement that results […]
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Author: Kip Malek
Although Ohio’s workers’ compensation system is designed to make it easy for employees to receive benefits when they get injured on the job, there are a handful of stipulations for eligibility. One of these stipulations is that employees must be able to prove their injuries are work-related. While this won’t […]
When you get injured on the job in Ohio, it is up to you to make sure you receive the compensation you deserve. In most cases, this involves filing a claim with the Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation (BWC). Here, Columbus workers’ compensation attorney James Malek discusses the types of […]
You got hurt at work. Your injury requires medical treatment, and you are going to be out of work for a period of time. So, you need to know: How do you file for workers’ compensation? Also, should you hire a Columbus workers’ compensation lawyer to represent you? Injured Workers […]
Ohio BWC Claim for a Truck Injury in Another State
Aug 08, 2020 News
Whether you can file a claim in Ohio or another state can have major consequences to the benefits and compensation you may be entitled to. Workers compensation benefits are different from state to state. Some are more generous than Ohio, many more are significantly less generous. At Malek & Malek Law […]