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 […]
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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 […]
Ohio BWC Claim for a Truck Injury in Another State
Aug 08, 2020
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Whether you can file a claim in Ohio or another state can have major consequences to the benefits and compensation you may be entitled to. Workers compensation benefits are different from state to state. Some are more generous than Ohio, many more are significantly less generous. At Malek & Malek Law […]
Changes to Voluntary Abandonment in House Bill 81
Jun 21, 2020
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Voluntary Abandonment and House Bill 81 Governor Dewine has signed House Bill 81 this past Tuesday, June 16, 2020. It is effective in 90 days (approximately September 14, 2020). The bill is available to read here. So injuries that happen after the date the changes go into effect will be subject […]