Is my employer allowed to pay me while I am off from work due to my injury?
by Lauren Osgood | May 14, 2020 | Workers' Compensation
Salary Continuation When an injured worker is entitled to benefits under their claim, an employer is permitted to pay wage loss to an employee. In order to notify the Bureau of Workers’ Compensation that this arrangement...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 >>
Ohio Workers Compensation Coverage
by The Bainbridge Firm, LLC | Apr 23, 2020 | General Information
Columbus Workers Compensation Attorneys at The Bainbridge Law Firm are dedicated to protecting Ohio employees, especially in the area of Columbus, from medical damages and lost wages due to work-related injuries....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 >>
Back Pain & Opioid Use Amongst Ohioans | Bainbridge
by The Bainbridge Firm, LLC | Feb 23, 2018 | Workplace Accidents & Injuries
A tight, burning and stabbing sensation. Muscles spasms and tingling. The feeling of being electrocuted in the same spot repeatedly. Back pain comes in many forms. Millions of people experience the agony of back pain and...read more >>
Injured workers don’t need to go at it alone
by Lauren Osgood | Jan 31, 2017 | Workplace Accidents & Injuries
The Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation is the agency responsible for providing medical and wage replacement benefits to individuals who experience work-related injuries, disease or death. In the state of Ohio, workers have the right to...read more >>
If my injury is my employer’s fault, can I sue my employer?
by Kara Dolan-West | Feb 08, 2014 | Workplace Accidents & Injuries
After you are injured at work, you may wonder who is to blame for your injury. It may be a co-worker’s fault, or maybe you think that your employer could have taken steps to prevent your...read more >>