Workers’ compensation is an important safety net for Ohioans who suffer injuries and illnesses as a result of their employment. Every year, around three out of every 100 full-time workers will qualify for Ohio workers’ compensation benefits. These benefits are provided regardless of fault and at no cost to employees. As long as the injury … Continue reading “Guide to Ohio Workers’ Compensation Benefits”
When a worker is injured on the job in Ohio and files for workers’ compensation benefits, they undergo a medical evaluation to determine the extent of their injuries. If the doctor determines that the employee’s physical restrictions prevent them from returning to their job, but the employer can offer a light-duty job that meets the … Continue reading “Ohio Workers’ Compensation Light-Duty Work Requirements”
Important changes to Ohio’s workers’ compensation statutes took effect mid-September 2020 with the passing of House Bill 81. The changes include a shortened timeframe for filing a Violation of a Specific Safety Requirement (VSSR) and clarity around the employer argument of so-called “voluntary abandonment of employment.” The new workers’ comp law also increases the amount … Continue reading “New Law Makes Several Changes to Ohio Workers’ Comp Claims”
Ohio State Workers’ Compensation law currently covers 22 occupational diseases. The scheduled occupational diseases range from anthrax and lead poisoning to conditions related to industrial processes involving the use of radioactive substances in luminous paint. Now, two bills have been introduced that would make COVID-19 an occupational disease under state workers’ comp law, under certain … Continue reading “Ohio Workers’ Compensation Allowing Some COVID-19 Claims”
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1596551620864{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]A recent change to Ohio workplace injury law gives Ohio workers injured on the job just one year from the date the injury occurred to file a claim for Workers’ Compensation benefits. The filing deadline—known as the statute of limitations—used to be two years from the date of a workplace injury, but … Continue reading “Why You Have to Act Fast Following an Ohio Workplace Injury”
Joe is lifting a heavy box at work when he hears a pop in his back. He stands up and feels pain shooting down his leg. X-rays show that the pain is related to a herniated disc—the same injury that he suffered previously while weightlifting, before he started his current job. For years, the condition … Continue reading “Can I Receive Ohio Workers’ Compensation for a Pre-Existing Condition?”
Filing a workers’ compensation claim in Ohio is fairly straightforward. Filing a lawsuit for an Ohio workplace injury isn’t. To file a workers’ compensation claim, your injury is recorded by the employer and you (the injured worker), as well as your employer, an authorized representative, a Managed Care Organization, or your doctor can file a … Continue reading “Can I File a Lawsuit for an Ohio Workplace Injury?”
Along with traditional workers’ compensation benefits, workers injured on the job may be eligible for additional compensation if their injury occurred as a result of the employer’s violation of a specific safety requirement (VSSR). Pursuing a VSSR claim is a legally complicated process that involves statutory law, investigation, documentation, hearings, testimony, and strict filing deadlines. … Continue reading “Ohio Workers’ Compensation VSSR Claims”
