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 the First Report of Injury (FROI)? Ohio workers’ compensation claims are filed for all kinds of different injuries and diseases. Claims are filed using the First Report of Injury form (FROI) and...
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...
Car wrecks are violent sudden impacts that our bodies are not built to endure. In many auto accidents the alignment of our spinal cords and lumbar area slip out of place causing extreme pain and limited...
In a recent decision, Jimmison v GCRTA, 8th District, 2013 Ohio 3155, the Ohio Court affirmed summary judgment in favor of an employer who argued that records from claimant’s treating physicians did not...
After a workplace accident injury many Ohioans face the prospect of being “cut off” from both work and pay. Sometimes the situation only lasts a few days, but some find themselves unable to work for much...
There are countless scenarios that may arise following a work accident. This article attempts to highlight some areas that commonly affect Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation (BWC claims. 1. Get Medical...
Getting injured at work can result in a confusing and frustrating workmans comp experience. Whether your injury requires physical therapy or extensive surgery, the Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation (BWC)...
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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