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 >>
How Long Will My Workers’ Compensation Claim Stay Open?
by Jacob Brandt | Oct 04, 2021 | Workers' Compensation
The current law in the state of Ohio does not allow workers’ compensation to stay open forever. In fact, current law establishes that there is a very clear point at which a workers’ compensation claim expires...read more >>
Are Workers’ Compensation Benefits the Only Option if Injured at Work?
by Jacob Brandt | Dec 01, 2020 | General Information
If you are injured at work, you may be wondering what type of compensation you are entitled to. Regardless of the cause of your workplace injury, the first step you should take is to file a...read more >>
What’s the difference between a state-funded employer and a self-insured employer?
by Jacob Brandt | Oct 19, 2020 | General Information
The legislature for the state of Ohio has determined that in order to conduct business in this state, employers must provide benefits to their injured employees. Essentially, employers must provide insurance to their employees for injuries...read more >>
How Much Compensation Can I Receive If My Employers Fails to Comply With a Specific Safety Requirement Causes My Injury?
by Jacob Brandt | Jun 15, 2020 | Workers' Compensation
As explained in our other blog posts, under Ohio Law there are specific safety requirements that employers are required to follow in order to ensure the safety of their employees. These requirements are codified under Ohio...read more >>
If I contract Covid-19, is it a compensable workers’ compensation claim?
by Jacob Brandt | May 03, 2020 | In the News
Ohio workers’ compensation allows for injuries such as occupational diseases and illnesses. This then begs the question: do I have a claim if I am exposed to COVID-19 at work? Factors to take into account: The...read more >>
Is Worker’s Death Covered by Workers’ Compensation?
by Jacob Brandt | Mar 31, 2020 | Permanent Partial Disability Compensation
Under Ohio law, if an individual in Ohio dies as a result of a job-related injury or illness, his or her dependents have to ability to file a claim with the Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation...read more >>
How do I get the Bureau of Workers’ Compensation to Cover Treatment Related to My Work Place Accident?
by Jacob Brandt | Feb 07, 2020 | Medical Care Benefits
If the BWC denies the treatment request the injured worker then has the ability to appeal that decision thereby entitling them to a hearing before the Industrial Commission of Ohio to argue that the treatment should be covered....read more >>
What is a VSSR Claim and What Happens After I File One?
by Jacob Brandt | Dec 30, 2019 | VSSR Benefits
Under Ohio Law, there are a specific set of safety requirements that employers are required to follow in order to ensure the safety of their employees. These requirements are codified under Ohio Administrative Code Chapter 4123:1. This section of the Ohio Administrative Code provides clear and distinct requirement that employers are obligated to follow. These rules are similar in nature to the rules set by Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)....read more >>
How Does Voluntary Abandonment Affect My Compensation?
by Jacob Brandt | Apr 15, 2019 | Workers' Compensation
Many injured workers throughout the state of Ohio come to learn that they are entitled to temporary total disability (TTD) compensation after the allowance of their claim. Temporary total disability compensation is awarded in instances where...read more >>