Ohio Workers' Compensation - Work Place Injury
You have the right, under law to a safe workplace!
If you suffer an injury on the job, Ohio State Law provides for a number of remedies
that can help cover some of the resulting expenses, such as medical bills or death
benefits. Our decades of experience in representing thousands of injured Ohio workers
and our extensive knowledge of Ohio workers' compensation laws can help you receive
the maximum benefits you deserve, including proper medical treatment; medications;
physical and occupational therapy; lost wages; and compensation for permanent disability.
Reasons to Retain Work Comp Attorney
Your employer's insurance company and their attorneys defend workers' compensation
claims. They have every reason to make sure that their exposure is limited and that
they pay out as little as possible. Workers' comp claims are not initially handled
through the regular court system; the Ohio Office of Workers' Compensation Programs
administers the claims after they have been filed with the Bureau of Workers' Compensation
(BWC). The Industrial Commission of Ohio handles BWC appeals. The goal of the state
administrative agencies is to provide consistent results, but agency involvement
can also result in added complication. Many times disputes arise of the nature and
severity of your workplace injury. Sometimes disputes even arise over whether or
no the injury has an impact on your ability to perform your employment duties. These
disputes can result in a denial of benefits or receipt of benefits in an insufficient
amount. Our workers’ compensation lawyers are dedicated to helping you secure the
benefits you need. It also means that
even the most experienced
trial attorneys may not be able to help you if they are not familiar with the workers'
compensation administrative system.
Free Review of Your Claim - Why risk low compensation?
Since The Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation is the largest state-run insurance
fund for injured workers in the nation have an attorney review your claim at no
cost to you.
At Nurenberg, Paris we know and understand the system. We
are happy to review your claim to make sure you understand all the benefits that
you are permitted to claim under the law. Our in-house staff of medical professionals
will make sure that every aspect of your injury is fully described, and our attorneys
will ensure that you are compensated to the fullest extent possible under the law.
If you have been injured in an accident connected to your employment, contact our Workers' Compensation Department directly at (216) 694-5252 or (888) 621-NPHM.
What You Should Know about Workers' Compensation
Did you know that you may be entitled to workers’ compensation benefits even when you fail to lose any time from work for and on-the-job injury?
Yes. This is true. What many injured workers may not realize is that even though you are able to successfully return to work within a day or within a few days following an injury, you still may receive workers’ compensation benefits in the form of a permanent partial impairment awarded. Permanent partial impairment awards compensate the injured worker for ongoing physical or mental impairments associated within on-the-job injury regardless of whether that injured worker had lost any time.
Knowing Your Options When Confronted With A Disability
Being stricken with a debilitating injury or disease is traumatic enough. Trying
to determine what types of disability benefits may be available to you, and understanding
your eligibility for these benefits can be overwhelming. If you, a family member,
or a friend are facing a dilemma like this, we would encourage you to contact our
firm and speak with a member of our Workers’ Compensation Department. We are happy
to review your situation with you and offer whatever assistance we can to make this
process easier to manage.