Workers compensation laws are complex and updates are frequent, you are probably qualified for more benefits than you think. Filing incorrectly or incompletely can result in claim denial and/or abbreviated benefits. If you have already filed,  and your claim was denied or terminated, call now.

Important:  Under Ohio Workers’ Compensation laws, workers do not need to  prove fault to bring a claim.

∙  Injury Compensation  – pays 72% of wages for the first 14 days of time off work; 60% thereafter; tax free.

∙  Medical Benefit – will be authorized for approved curative treatment of work related injuries and/or illnesses.

∙  Death Benefit – generally burial costs, partial medical, and 66.6% of the deceased’s income to surviving spouse and children.

∙  Amputation or Loss of Use Benefit – such as paralysis or multi-limb amputation may entitle the injured worker to compensation.

∙  Temporary Disability – until he/she can return to work in either a full or partial capacity.

∙  Permanent Partial Disability Benefit – pays a lump sum based upon residual impairment even after returning to work.

∙  Change of Condition – if condition regresses, adjustment in benefits or a switch from temporary disability to permanent disability.

∙  Vocational Rehabilitation – Approx $17,000 is reserved for worker retraining if the injured person is no longer able to perform.

∙  Multiple Injury Compensation is addressed per injury and compensated accordingly.

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