When you have a workers’ comp claim, there is a lot that can go wrong if you aren’t careful. In fact, if you make certain mistakes, you could end up without any compensation for your job-related injury or illness. In this article, our Columbus workers compensation attorneys discuss five critical […]
Category: Workers’ Compensation
Tips for Filing Your Workers’ Compensation Claim with the Ohio BWC
Injured on the job? You may be entitled to workers’ compensation benefits. If so, you will need to file a claim with the Ohio Bureau of Workers Compensation (BWC). This can be a challenging process, and to protect yourself you will need to be careful at every step along the […]
What Types of Injuries and Illnesses Does Workers’ Comp Cover in Ohio?
If you have been injured or gotten sick on the job, you probably have questions about workers’ compensation. One of your first questions is probably, “Is my injury or illness covered?” As Columbus work compensation attorney Ed Malek explains below, the answer is almost certainly, “Yes.” Ohio Workers’ Compensation Covers […]
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 […]
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 […]