Dealing with a work injury can be challenging. Not only are you in pain, but if you need medical treatment and are unable to work, your costs can add up very quickly. While you may be entitled to workers’ compensation benefits, you will need to be very careful to protect […]
Category: Workers’ Compensation
Filing a Workers’ Compensation Claim for an Occupational Illness in Ohio
In Ohio, workers’ compensation covers both job-related injuries and job-related illnesses. But, to obtain workers’ compensation benefits for a job-related illness, it is not enough simply to claim that you got sick on the job. Instead, you must be able to prove that you are eligible—and, to maximize your chances […]
If you’ve been injured or fallen ill on the job in Ohio, you may be entitled to workers’ compensation benefits. Under Ohio’s “no fault” workers’ compensation system, employees can file claims regardless of what caused their medical condition (with only very limited exceptions)—as long as they can prove that they […]
10 Questions to Ask an Ohio Workers’ Comp Lawyer During Your Free Consultation
When you need to file a workers’ compensation claim in Ohio, you need an experienced lawyer on your side. Hiring an experienced Columbus workers’ compensation lawyer is critical for ensuring that you are seeking the full compensation you deserve. But, beyond calculating the benefits you are entitled to recover, there […]
How Will a Pre-Existing Condition Impact My Workers’ Comp Claim in Ohio?
While successfully filing for workers’ compensation benefits in Ohio can be challenging under any circumstances, it can be especially challenging for workers who have pre-existing conditions. Even though having a pre-existing condition does not bar you from filing a workers’ compensation claim, it can create additional challenges when it comes […]