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Countless situations can arise with respect to injury claims. This is true whether you are dealing with an auto accident or a work (BWC) injury claim. The following are five good things to know generally about injury claims. 

#1: Delaying Treatment Can and Often Will be Used Against You

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 payable whether or not an injured worker was negligent (i.e., “at fault”) with regard to the injury.

Our firm represents many individuals in the Greater Cincinnati and Dayton areas. Many of our clients have been significantly injured in car crashes and experience similar issues when dealing with insurance coverage. It is only after trying to resolve a claim on their own do many of our clients contact us. Common questions we hear include the following: Why is the insurance company pressuring me to settle? I was told they would pay all my bills and now they are offering me less than what I owe, now what? Should I sue? What about my own insurance carrier, how are they involved here?

One type of Cincinnati workmans comp claim that we see quite regularly is the repetitive or cummulative trauma type injury. This typically occurs when a worker is required to regularly lift or process objects in a continuous way. See National Institute of Health. These injuries are compensable in the same way as that of a distinct or acute injury (i.e., a fall or a car crash).

Such Injuries are On the BWC's Radar