Wrongfully Injured On The Job?
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Over $250 Million Recovered For Our Clients
Wrongfully Injured On The Job?
No Fees Unless We Win Your Case
Over $200 Million Recovered For Our Clients
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Successful Cases
$250,000,000+
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Case Results
$660,000
Forklift Accident
$100,000
Workers Compensation Settlement
$3 Million
Recovered for Injured Client
Compensation for Your Injuries
What can you be compensated for?
Medical Bills
Rehabilitation Expenses
Lost Wages
Physical & Mental Pain & Suffering
Any Related Expenses
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Frequently Asked Questions
What Should I Do if I Have Been Injured at Work?
If you are injured at work, you should immediately report the injury to your employer. You should also go to an urgent care center or an emergency room, or make an appointment with an Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation–certified physician.
It is important to let the treating provider know how the injury occurred. Having detailed accident and medical records strengthens workers’ compensation cases and increases the likelihood of getting compensation.
What are Workers Compensation Benefits?
Ohio’s workers compensation laws entitle you to the following benefits:
Financial compensation for medical bills for your allowed conditions Payment of temporary total compensation for your time off work Permanent partial award for your residual disability due to the injury Wage loss if you have an impairment of your earnings Lump sum settlement of your claim, under certain circumstances If you are unable to work after sustaining a serious injury, you may also be entitled to permanent total disability benefits.
Our Columbus workers’ compensation attorneys can help injured workers obtain the full amount of compensation they need. Contact GB Law to speak with a workers’ comp lawyer.
How Long Do I Have to File a Workers Comp Claim?
For an injury, you have 1 year from the date of injury to file a claim with the Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation.
For an occupational disease, you have 2 years after the disability due to the disease began or 6 months after the date of diagnosis by a physician.
The statute of limitations for an occupational disease is somewhat complicated, so it is best to contact a workers comp attorney as soon as possible.
Am I Eligible for a Workers Compensation Claim if I Was At-Fault for My Work Injury?
Generally, yes. The Ohio workers’ compensation system is not based on fault. Therefore, it does not matter who was at fault when you sustained your injury at work.
There are some exceptions to this rule, such as if you were under the influence of drugs or alcohol at the time of injury or if the injury was self-inflicted.
How Long After a Workers Comp Settlement Do I Get Paid?
Obtaining workers’ comp benefits in Ohio can be a slow process. 3 to 4 months after filing your claim settlement application, an Ohio BWC compensation specialist will contact you or your lawyer with a settlement offer. If you accept the settlement offer, you must wait 7 days to receive an order approving the agreement, then a 30-day waiting period for the settlement agreement to be finalized. Once that waiting period ends, the Ohio BWC issues and mails the check, which typically takes 7 to 10 days before it arrives in your mailbox.
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