Ohio Workers' Compensation Claims

Ohio Workers compensation attorneys at The Donahey Law Firm LLP in Ohio explain why you need a legal professional when filing a workers compensation claim.

The reasons you need an attorney to help you with your workers compensation claim are:

• Your employer may employ tactics to delay or deny your claim and may even hire private investigators to spy on you.  The Bureau of Workers Compensation (BWC) aggressively seeks out fraud and may try to turn your legitimate claim into an example against fraudulent claims.
• Your medical treatment may be compromised by the bureaucratic red tape of the BWC.
• Legitimate claims are often disallowed due to improper or untimely filing of forms; a qualified workers comp attorney can deal with the time limits and statutes of limitations for your claim and assure that all required forms are submitted on time.
• If your claim has been denied, you will be required to attend a hearing before the Industrial Commission to assert your rights to benefits. You should seek the help of a qualified workers comp attorney to stand by you in court and help you with your claim; without proper representation, you may inadvertently damage your case.
• When you choose to appeal a BWC award you will need the assistance of an experienced attorney to navigate through the claims and appeal process, deal with the insurance companies, and go with you to the appeal hearing.
• You may be able to file a personal injury law suit in addition to collecting workers comp benefits. In some cases, a third party may be to blame for your injury and can be held liable for compensation.  These complex cases should be handled by a qualified personal injury attorney who has experience with workers compensation claims.  You may also be able to seek additional benefits through the BWC or through a personal injury lawsuit, if your employer has violated safety requirements or intentionally caused your injury or illness.
• If you decide that you want to settle your claim, you'll want an experienced negotiator who understands the workers compensation laws, knows how to deal with the insurance companies, and is experienced in achieving maximum compensation for work place injuries.
• If your employer has discouraged you from seeking worker's compensation benefits or has retaliated or discriminated against you after you have exercised your rights to benefits, a skilled professional can help protect your rights under the law.

Each Ohio worker comp injury claim is unique and only a qualified workers compensation attorney can evaluate your claim within the context of the workers compensation laws and provide interpretation regarding your specific circumstances. The Ohio workers compensation lawyers at The Donahey Law Firm are dedicated to recovering the maximum possible compensation for injured workers throughout Ohio. The Donahey Law Firm offers a free initial consultation, so please contact our lawyers today at 800.686.1699 to schedule an appointment, or complete our web form.  We are happy to help you.