The rules for collecting workers’ compensation are confusing, placing injured workers at an unfair disadvantage. Our library articles explain complex work injury topics in a straightforward way, including which forms you need to file for compensation and which steps to take to protect your claim.
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Injured on the Job in Ohio? Find Out If You Meet the Basic Requirements for Workers’ CompWe review the basics of qualifying for Ohio workers’ comp after a workplace injury or occupational disease diagnosis. See if you’re eligible and how to qualify.
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What to Do When You Are Injured at Work and Your Employer Does Not Carry Workers' Comp InsuranceIf you were injured at work in Ohio and discover that your employer does not carry workers' comp insurance, you can still file a claim. We can help.
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Workers' COMPanion - July 2022When do we enter adulthood? I once thought I would be old if I made it to 30, but the older I got the more I felt like I was learning new things.
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High Turnover in Delivery Truck Loading Jobs Leads to Driver InjuriesUPS and FedEx delivery drivers are frequently injured when retrieving packages from the truck cargo area. Untrained loaders have increased the chance of injury.
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When You Might Want to Have a Functional Capacity Exam for Ohio Workers’ CompFunctional Capacity Evaluations are not mandatory in Ohio, but they can help your workers’ comp claim. Find out what they are and how to make the most of one.
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Ohio Workers’ Compensation Provides Several Levels of Benefits to Injured WorkersThe Ohio workers’ comp benefits you are awarded after a workplace injury will depend on the severity of your injury and your ability to work.
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How Hiring a Workers’ Comp Attorney Can Provide a Big Pay-Off When Filing a ClaimSometimes, hiring a workers’ comp attorney can make a big difference in your recovery. We share five benefits of hiring an Ohio lawyer here.
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Self-Insured Companies Manage Their Own Workers’ Comp Claims—But You Still Have RightsIf you work for an Ohio company that is self-insured for workers’ comp, you must follow their claim process, but we can still help if there are problems.
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On-the-Clock Airline Employees Are Entitled to Workers' Comp for Injuries—No Matter Where They HappenPilots and flight attendants can be injured on or off an airplane. Either way, if they are on the clock, they should be covered by workers' compensation.
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The Ohio Workers’ Comp System Did Not Escape Covid-19The Covid-19 pandemic affected the workers’ comp process in 2020 and continues to stir things up in 2021. We consider some of these changes.
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Helping Ohio School Bus Drivers Get the Workers' Comp Benefits They DeserveMinor injuries are common for Ohio school bus drivers, but when those aches and pains prevent them from working, they should qualify for workers' compensation.
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When You Don’t Need Prior Authorization to Get Medical Treatment for a Work-Related InjurySome work injury treatments have presumptive approval by the Ohio BWC, meaning you can get the medical care you need without prior authorization.