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New BWC Policy On Claim Settlements
The Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation has recently implemented a policy of allowing “indemnity only” settlements in workers’ compensation claims. This means that we can now settle a claim for future compensation/disability benefits only, while keeping open the claim for... (Continue reading)
Know Your Rights When You Are Injured at Work
Medical Issues: ❏ You have the right to choose the physician you treat with when you are injured. Your employer can request you be seen by a physician of their choosing, however the law does not require that you treat with... (Continue reading)
What You Should Know About Workers’ Compensation
Did you know that you may be entitled to wrkers’ compensation benefits even when you fail to lose any time from work for an on-the-job injury? YES. This is true. What many injured workers may not realize is that even though... (Continue reading)
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... (Continue reading)
Four workers injured in plant explosion
Written on 7 May, 2009 at 14:15 in Workers' Compensation | | No Comments
May 7, 2009 Four workers were injured in a chemical plant explosion, according to the Dayton Daily News. The explosion which was estimated to have caused $50 million in damages could also turn into a potential Ohio workers’ compensation case. Six employees were... (Continue reading)