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 […]

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 […]