Many work injury victims qualify for more than one type of payment. In our legal blog, we explore different kinds of benefits available to injured employees, including workers’ compensation and filing lawsuits against an employer.
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Jim Monast Will Be There for You Whenever You Need HimOhio workers’ comp claims, denials, and additional allowances can mean your case will need attention for years. Attorney Jim Monast is there for his clients.
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Don't Let the Short Application Period Keep You From Filing for Workers' CompOhio recently shortened the window for applying for workers' comp after a workplace accident. We consider the impact of this change.
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How Your Doctor’s Words May Be Used Against You in a Long-Term Disability ClaimYour doctor’s evaluation may fully support your claim for long-term disability benefits, but the insurer may twist his words in order to deny you.
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Make Sure Ohio Workers’ Comp Pays Your Medical BillsOhio Workers’ comp should cover all job injury-related medical expenses, but you must follow the correct procedures to get approval.
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Workers Can Become Ill Through Workplace Exposure to Harmful SubstancesIncidents of workplace exposure to harmful substances or environments have steadily increased over the last few years. What does this mean to Ohio workers?
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What If Your Ohio Workers’ Comp Light-Duty Work Isn't a Real Job?If your employer can accommodate the limitations caused by your work injury with a light-duty job, you must take it—unless it is not a good-faith offer.
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Being Fired While Out on Workers’ Comp May Stink, But it's Probably LegalCollecting workers’ comp doesn't offer you any special job protection. You cannot be fired for filing a workers’ comp claim, but you could still lose your job.
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Workers’ Comp and Modified Work for Post-Concussion SyndromeWork-related head injuries should be taken seriously. If you were diagnosed with a concussion, you might qualify for Ohio workers’ comp while you recover.
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Can I work while collecting workers’ comp for statutory PTD?Ohio workers collecting permanent total disability benefits aren't allowed to hold a job, but people on statutory permanent total disability may do so.
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Ohio Wastewater Treatment Plant Workers Injured at a Higher Rate Than Other OccupationsWorkers at wastewater treatment plants face hazardous conditions that could lead to on-the-job injuries and a need to file for Ohio workers’ compensation.