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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Workers’ Comp for Job-Related Burn InjuriesWhile not the most common work-related injury, thermal and chemical burns occur in many Ohio workplaces and can require long and costly treatment.
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Talk to an Attorney Before Filing an Ohio Workers’ Comp Additional AllowanceIf you're on workers’ comp and develop a new medical condition, you may need to file for an additional allowance, but don’t do it without an attorney.
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Releasing Medical Records to the BWC and Your Right to PrivacyWhen applying for workers’ comp in Ohio, you must provide medical records to the BWC. If you're worried about privacy, contact a lawyer.
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Here Are Some Tips for Choosing a BWC Workers’ Comp DoctorWhen receiving medical treatment under Ohio workers’ comp, you must choose a doctor from an approved list. Here's how to make the best choice for you.
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Questions You Might Expect At Your Ohio Workers' Compensation HearingsHere are several types of questions you might be asked in an Ohio workers' compensation hearing to help you prepare and know what to expect during this process.
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Pregnancy Shouldn't Affect Your Workers’ Comp Benefits in OhioIn this article, we look at several ways your pregnancy could pose problems when you're collecting workers’ compensation and how a lawyer could help you.
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Work-Related Traumatic Brain Injury May Be More Common Than We ThinkA blow to the head or jostling of the brain in the skull can cause brain damage. These kinds of injuries are often overlooked in workplace accidents.
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Were You Seriously Injured While Working for Amazon in Ohio? Find Out If You Can Get Workers’ CompIf you were hurt while working at an Amazon fulfillment center in Ohio—even if you were a temporary employee—you're eligible for workers’ compensation benefits.
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Ohio Truck Drivers Risk Debilitating Injuries on the JobDue to the nature of their work, truck drivers often sustain injuries that keep them off the job. We look at common injuries and how workers’ comp may help.
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MEDCO-14: Physician’s Report of Work Ability FormWhen you initially apply for workers’ comp—and each time you apply to extend benefits—you must submit certain forms. The MEDCO-14 form is one to remember.