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Why hire a Columbus workers comp attorney?
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 12 weeks; 66 2/3% thereafter.
∙ 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, an 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.
TOP SERVICES
When You’re Hurting, We Help.
When you’ve been injured on the job, unable to work, and the bills keep piling up, it’s easy to get overwhelmed. Let us carry some of the weight.
We’re on your side.
You get a free initial consultation to determine the scope of your case.
We make it easy.
We investigate, retrieve records, and make filings while you concentrate on healing.
You stay informed.
We negotiate with the insurance adjusters. You will always know where your case stands.
You want results.
We will get them for you.
When you call for your free consultation, you will speak directly with attorney Tom Marchese, not an assistant.
Insights
How long does it take to settle a Workers’ Comp claim?
Cases involving workers' compensation can occasionally be resolved quickly (within a few weeks or months), but most can take years to settle. On average, a workers' compensation case will be settled within 16 months. A resolution could lead to a court hearing or a...
Workers’ Compensation Frequently Asked Questions
In this article, we’ll answer some of the questions that we hear most often. 1. What is a workers’ comp injury? “An injury whether caused by external or accidental means or accidental in character and result received in the course of and arising out of the employee's...
What to do when your workers’ compensation claim is denied.
Just because you received a denial for your workers’ compensation claim, doesn’t mean you’re out of options. You may still be able to file an appeal. A workers’ compensation denial letter can be a disheartening experience. You were injured on the job and you struggled...