The Cincinnati workers’ compensation attorneys at the law firm of Clements, Taylor, Butkovich & Cohen, LPA, Co. are committed to helping you if you have suffered a work-related injury or illness. Getting hurt at work means lost pay, medical expenses, and not knowing when you can return to your job. Our dedicated workers’ comp attorneys are well-versed in Cincinnati’s workers’ compensation laws, and they can help you navigate the claim process and obtain the benefits you need to recover.
What Is Workers’ Compensation?
State workers’ comp laws require every business, whether a mom-and-pop store or a large corporation, to carry workers’ compensation insurance to protect employees from significant financial loss if they suffer an illness or injury on the job. If someone files a workers’ compensation claim, they are not suing their employer. They are seeking financial benefits to cover expenses related to their illness or injury.
There are certain kinds of injuries and illnesses that Ohio workers’ compensation is required to cover:
- A prior medical condition that has been worsened by any condition at work or while performing your job
- Injuries sustained while participating in an activity that is hosted by the company, such as a picnic
- Injury from faulty furniture or the company’s physical property, for example, a broken stair railing
- Illnesses that developed after prolonged exposure to hazardous substances
- Injuries directly caused by excessive physical or emotional stress
Workers’ compensation does not cover injuries or ailments that are
- Sustained by an employee’s horseplay or reckless behavior
- Due to intoxication
- Self-inflicted
- Incurred while the employee has left company property, such as for personal shopping on their lunch break
The primary purpose of workers’ compensation is to provide financial benefits to an employee who has suffered an illness or injury at work without the employee having to sue their employer. Another positive attribute of workers’ compensation is that it is no-fault, meaning the injured employee is eligible for benefits regardless of who is at fault. The employer-employee relationship is unaffected by the injury, which is beneficial if the employee is able to return to work after recovery.
What To Do After a Workplace Exposure or Accident
As soon as possible after a work-related illness or injury, you need to tell your employer what happened. The next step is to complete a workplace injury claim form, return it to your employer immediately, and file it with the Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation (BWC). If your employer is self-insured, they will notify their workers’ compensation insurance company about your work-related accident. Even in that situation, you should file your report of injury with the Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation.
If you live in the Greater Cincinnati or southwest Ohio region, calling our job injury attorneys at Clements, Taylor, Butkovich & Cohen, L.P.A., Co. would be a smart move. We are dedicated to protecting your rights under Ohio work-accident law and securing the benefits you are entitled to. We want you to recover quickly so you can return to work and resume your daily routine as soon as possible.
If You Were Injured On the Job, We Can Assist You
Work-related illnesses and injuries are common. Yet, many people who suffer these setbacks do not receive the compensation they are entitled to. All too often, people deal with these injuries, sicknesses, and ongoing conditions without receiving financial assistance. The legal professionals at Clements, Taylor, Butkovich & Cohen, L.P.A., Co. can help you obtain workers’ compensation benefits to support your care and recovery.
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