For injured workers, filing a successful claim can be essential for avoiding serious financial consequences. Not only can the costs of treating work-related injuries add up quickly, but if you are unable to work due to your injury, your other bills could begin adding up as well. While filing a […]
Category: Workers’ Compensation
Is It Okay to Try to Handle My Ohio Workers’ Compensation Claim on My Own?
If you need to file a workers’ compensation claim in Ohio, is it okay to handle your claim on your own? Or, do you need to hire a Columbus workers’ compensation attorney to represent you? These are important questions. The decisions you make at the beginning of your workers’ compensation […]
Understanding the Workers’ Compensation Benefits Available in Ohio
When employees in Ohio get injured on the job, they are entitled to workers’ compensation benefits. While there are eligibility criteria and exceptions, this is the general rule. If you have been injured on the job and you receive a regular paycheck and a W-2 from your employer, there is […]
For many Ohio employees, filing a workers’ compensation claim for a job-related injury involves dealing with the Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation (BWC). This is because most employers participate in Ohio’s state-run workers’ compensation insurance system. But some employers self-insure, and if your employer is self-insured, then you will need […]
Legal Fees for Workers’ Compensation Claims: What Workers in Ohio Need to Know
If you have been injured on the job in Ohio, there are several important decisions you need to make promptly. One of these decisions is whether to hire a Columbus workers’ compensation lawyer to represent you. Is it worth hiring a lawyer to represent you? If so, what can (and […]