Attorney Tom Marchese Bio ➜
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Proven Success
Thomas Marchese is one of the first Ohio attorneys to earn board certification as a specialist in workers compensation law. He has dedicated his entire career to fighting for the rights of injured workers. Tom will personally handle your entire case; from initial consultation to final settlements.
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Your consultation is free with no obligation. Our office is just 3 minutes from the Nationwide Arena, and we have plenty of parking. If your injury prevents travel, let us know.
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Do you need a workers comp attorney to file?
No. Just know that workers comp laws are complex and difficult to navigate. You are probably qualified for more benefits than you think.
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 substantial 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 due to injury.
∙ Multiple Injury Compensation is addressed per injury and compensated accordingly.
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 substantial 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 due to injury.
∙ Multiple Injury Compensation is addressed per injury and compensated accordingly.
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