work comp
What is a First Report of Injury Form?
What is a First Report of Injury Form? If you suffer an injury at work, the first thing you must do is seek the appropriate medical attention. Next, you will want to make sure you inform your employer of the...
Injured employee in Ohio: Making an Ohio Workers Compensation Claim
Under Ohio law, as of 2025, employees who sustain injuries or contract occupational diseases "in the course of and arising out of" their employment are entitled to workers' compensation benefits. Importantly...
PPD Disability Awards for Ohio Injured Workers
What is PPD Compensation Award in Ohio How is an Ohio Workers Comp “PPD” Award Determined? Following a Cincinnati work injury, an injured worker may suffer from permanent or “residual” damage or impairment. An...
Ohio BWC Address and Phone Number
To find the Ohio BWC address nearest you, click on the link below and use the Ohio BWC office locator. https://info.bwc.ohio.gov/about-bwc/contact-us/locate-a-service-office Note: These offices handle...
What is Loss of Consortium and Do I Have a Claim?
What Is Loss of Consortium? A loss of consortium is a legal term that refers to the loss of ability or services that would normally be performed by the injured individual but cannot be performed due to injury...
Reporting On-The-Job Injuries
On-the-job injuries can range from a mild nuisance to a life-changing event. No one intends to get hurt on the job. While many companies take extensive precautions to prevent workplace injuries, the simple...
What a Workers’ Compensation Lawyer Can Do For You
If you have ever been injured on the job, you understand how distressing such an injury can be. Not only is there physical pain to deal with, there is emotional stress as well. Will I lose my job? How will I...
Is It Too Late to Claim a Worker’s Comp Injury in Ohio?
Have you been injured on the job and need to file a worker’s comp form? Not sure whether you still qualify for benefits? The Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation statute of limitations is two years. This means...
Supreme Court Holds Workers’ Comp Hearing Officers’ Feet to the Fire
Administrative hearings dominate the workers’ compensation scene. When an issue arises in an Ohio BWC claim, it is frequently battled out in a hearing room at the Industrial Commission. Here there are two...
How to Bring a Workers Comp Claim in Ohio: Cincinnati and Dayton Area Lawyers
Under Ohio law, a worker who is injured or contracts an occupational disease “in the course of and arising out of” his or her employment is entitled to workers’ compensation. Ohio workers’ compensation is...
