What Can I Do if the Bureau of Workers’ Compensation and the Industrial Commission Have Denied My Claim?
Ohio Revised Code Section 4123.512 provides that an injured worker, denied benefits from both the BWC and IC, has the right to file into common pleas court to establish their right to participate in the workers compensation fund.
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What Is a Permanent Partial Award?
Regardless of what the injury is, you are entitled to be compensated for the residual pain and problems you have as a result of your injury.
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What Is the Importance of Medical Treatment in Your Social Security Disability Claim?
While most people know that their medical records are important for their Social Security disability claim, many people do not understand that medical evidence is often considered the most important type of evidence in their case.
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I am a minor and was injured at work. Am I covered by Ohio workers’ comp?
If you are underage, but working, you are still covered by Ohio workers’ compensation. Revised Code 4123.01(A)(1)(b) indicates that minor workers receive the full protection of the workers’ compensation laws in Ohio and are considered an “employee” regardless of age....
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What Do I Do If My Employer Tries to Charge Me Personal Time or Vacation Time for Missing an Employer Request Exam?
We have experienced disgruntled clients calling with concern that the Employer of Record required he or she to use personal or vacation time to attend an examination requested by the Employer…
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What Medical Records Are My Employer/BWC Entitled To?
Injured workers are often asked to sign medical releases throughout the processing of their workers’ compensation claim. There is always a question regarding what medical information your employer and the BWC are entitled to receive.
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What is my average weekly wage if I have an occupational disease and haven’t worked in years? | The Bainbridge Firm, LLC
By Jacob Brandt of The Bainbridge Firm, LLC posted in Workers' Compensation on Tuesday, May 14, 2019. Many injured workers often wonder how it is determined what they will be paid in compensation. A very important figure in that determination is the injured worker's...
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How Do I Appeal an Unfavorable Administrative Law Judge Decision? | The Bainbridge Firm, LLC
By Casaundra Johnson of The Bainbridge Firm, LLC posted in Social Security and Disability Compensation on Wednesday, May 8, 2019. What happens if the judge denies my claim? This is one of the most common questions clients ask, even before their hearing is scheduled or...
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Kid’s Chance Scholarship -Scholarships for Kids of Victims of Workplace Accidents | The Bainbridge Firm, LLC
By Kara Dolan of The Bainbridge Firm, LLC posted in Workers' Compensation on Monday, April 29, 2019. If you have been injured in a work accident or suffered an occupational disease, your children may be eligible to apply for monetary scholarships to assist with...
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What should I do once I have been released with restrictions?
By Lauren Osgood of The Bainbridge Firm, LLC posted in Workers' Compensation on Monday, April 22, 2019. Once your doctor has released you back to work with restrictions there may be some question about whether your employer must offer you a job within those...
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