Will an Attorney Get Me a Better Workers’ Compensation Settlement?
by Kara Dolan-West | Jan 10, 2023 | Hearing Process
A legal professional who is experienced in workers’ compensation can certainly help you secure a larger settlement when it comes time to resolve your workers’ compensation claim. A thorough understanding of the workers’ compensation system will...read more >>
Workplace Discrimination & At-Will Employment in Ohio
by Kevin Kelleher | Nov 08, 2022 | Wrongful Termination & Employment Law
WHAT IS AT-WILL EMPLOYMENT? The “At-Will Employment” Doctrine is the starting point for any wrongful termination claim. If you are wondering whether an employer terminated your employment rightfully or wrongfully, the first question you should ask...read more >>
How Does Workers’ Compensation Work?
by Jacob Brandt | Oct 11, 2022 | General Information
One of the best tools you have during any legal process is information. As Ohio workers’ compensation lawyers, one of our primary jobs is to make sure you have the information and context you need to...read more >>
What types of injuries are not covered under Ohio Workers Compensation?
by Kara Dolan-West | Sep 21, 2022 | Workers' Compensation
It is well established that the Ohio Workers’ Compensation system is not meant to act as a general insurance provider for every possible injury that could stem from employment. In fact, the law of Ohio has...read more >>
How Do I Know if I Qualify for Ohio Workers’ Compensation Benefits?
by Andrew Bainbridge | Aug 09, 2022 | Workers' Compensation
As Ohio workers compensation lawyers, one of the most common things we hear from clients is concern that they may not be covered by the Ohio workers’ compensation system. While that concern is certainly understandable, it...read more >>
Can Employees be Fired for Filing Workers’ Compensation?
by Lauren Osgood | Jul 18, 2022 | General Information
If you’re looking to file an Ohio workers’ compensation claim, or you’ve recently failed a claim, you may be concerned about retaliatory action from your employer. Can they penalize you or fire you for filing an...read more >>
Examples of Permanent Total Disability | The Bainbridge Firm
by Casaundra Johnson | May 12, 2022 | Permanent Partial Disability Compensation
Every day, Ohioans are injured on the job and enter the state workers’ compensation system. Unfortunately, getting benefits is not as simple as one might hope. It is not as easy as sending in a form...read more >>
Common Mistakes of the Claimant
by Kara Dolan-West | Mar 23, 2022 | Workers' Compensation
Reasons a Workers’ Compensation Claim May Be Denied Most people do not plan to be injured on the job. Unfortunately, a substantial number of Ohioans are forced to hire a workers’ compensation attorney in Ohio to...read more >>
Are My Worker’s Compensation Benefits Taxable?
by Andrew Bainbridge | Mar 14, 2022 | General Information
Are my workers’ compensation benefits taxable? Every year, Americans fight their way back from injury and sickness. Then they must fight their way through, often without an Ohio workers’ compensation lawyer, to get the payment they...read more >>
How Do I Get Workers’ Compensation to Cover Medical Bills for My Work-Related Injury?
by Andrew Bainbridge | Mar 14, 2022 | Medical Care Benefits
If you have been injured on the job or suffer from an occupational disease you most likely will need to see a doctor and need medication to help with your injury or occupational disease. How do...read more >>