Workers’ Compensation Blog

The three most important things to remember about a workers’ compensation settlement are:   Settlements are voluntary. No one can force you to settle your case for an amount you don’t agree with. Most settlements will stop the payment of compensation and medical...

When you get injured on the job, workers’ compensation benefits can cover your medical bills and replace some of your lost wages. This system gives workers the time and financial support to recover from their injuries and return to the workforce. However, workers’...

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...

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...

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...

Remote work was already on the rise in Ohio before the pandemic. Now, many are working partially or fully from home, and while this is a win for flexibility, it also raises questions about the workers' compensation system, especially if you’re injured during work...

For anyone injured on the job, workers’ compensation can serve as a lifeline.  If you find yourself in this situation, you probably feel stressed about the uncertainty of the future, wondering how you will pay medical bills along with other daily expenses. Filing a...

Let’s say you work in a factory or warehouse setting. You’re taking inventory when you slip, landing hard on your back. Turns out someone spilled a jug of liquid and you didn’t see it. You're hurt but your pride is really what’s injured. So, you get up, have a laugh...

Workers who have needlessly suffered a workplace injury deserve to be compensated for their medical bills and lost wages. While workers’ compensation laws try to make that a clear and attainable objective, pitfalls can limit or even undermine your claim, including...

For any worker injured on the job, it can be difficult to know if you should file a workers compensation claim and when to do it. You may be asking yourself, “Is my injury severe enough to file a workers comp claim?”“Will my employer fire me for filing?”“What bills...

While receiving workers comp benefits, I was fired or laid off. Generally, if you were receiving benefits when you were fired or laid off, you will continue to do so. However, if you were fired for disciplinary issues, you could lose them. It may help if you...

The workers' compensation system provides certain benefits to workers who are injured while on the job. In a similar way to your personal auto insurance, businesses pay premiums for workers' compensation insurance that will provide medical and wage payments to the...