Can you file a BWC claim if you get injured doing a job test before you are hired ? That is can you recover compensation and medical benefits from such an injury. The answer might surprise you. Its one of those areas of law where my expectations are completely wrong. […]

If you’ve been injured on the job, you probably have lots of questions about filing for workers’ compensation. One of these questions may be, “Is it worth it?” Is it worth going through the trouble of filing a workers’ compensation claim? Or are you better off accepting what happened and […]

Many workers in Ohio who suffer job-related injuries and illnesses qualify for benefits. These benefits are generally available on a “no-fault” basis, which means that you can file a claim even if your employer isn’t responsible—and even if you accidentally injured yourself on the job. But if you’ve been injured […]

If you’ve been injured on the job in Ohio, you may be entitled to workers’ compensation benefits. Most workers in Ohio are covered under workers’ compensation, and the Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation (BWC) provides coverage for all eligible employees (unless their employers opt to self-insure). As an injured worker, […]

Filing for workers’ compensation in Ohio isn’t easy. There is a lot you need to know, and there are a lot of easy mistakes that can prevent you from collecting the benefits you deserve. To give yourself the best chance of collecting benefits for your on-the-job injury, you need to […]