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,...
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....
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? 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...
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 fact...
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...
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...
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...
When Additional Conditions Are Needed in a BWC Claim It is often necessary for our firm to request additional conditions be added into a BWC or “workers comp” claim. The reason for this is that a claim may not...
What happens if I’m hurt at work in Ohio? Unless the employer is “self-insured,” Ohio employers are required to carry workers’ compensation insurance via the Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation...
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