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How do I get Paid after an Accident? Ohio BWC Claims

Submitted by Andrew Tobergte on Sun, 05/27/2012 - 09:32
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When an employee is injured in the course of an arising out of his employment and has an allowed workers compensation claim (BWC claim), there are a number of ways he/she may be paid or receive compensation following the injury. The following are some of the most common ways: 

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McKenzie & Snyder win Appellate Court Case for Cincinnati Injured Worker: BWC Claim for Radiculopathy

Submitted by Andrew Tobergte on Sat, 03/31/2012 - 16:43
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In Ohio work comp cases, issues are generally resolved at the Industrial Commission. If a party wishes to appeal a decision regarding the allowance of a claim or additional condition in a claim, they may do so to the court of common pleas. Here in Cincinnati, that is done at the Hamilton County Court of Common Pleas. If a party is unhappy with the result there, they may appeal that decision to the Court of Appeals, First Appellate District of Ohio in Hamilton County. 

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Big Car Crash in Cincinnati: Significant Injuries and Documentation

Submitted by Andrew Tobergte on Thu, 10/20/2011 - 14:53
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Not all car accidents are equal in severity, and differ greatly in terms of injury. Sometimes we see auto accident cases with very little property damage yet serious injuries. Othertimes, we see serious car damage and relatively minor injuries. Some experts have opined that there is a loose correlation between property damage and injury. The insurance industry often relies strongly upon property damage in evaluating claims. Regardless of the severity of one's injuries, documentation is key.

Serious Cincinnati Car Crashes and Evidence of Injuries

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Wrongful Death Lawsuits in Ohio

Submitted by Andrew Tobergte on Thu, 07/21/2011 - 20:07
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In the unfortunate circumstance that a loved one passes because of the fault of another, an action for "wrongful death" may result.

Revised Code 2125 covers wrongful death actions in Ohio. According to this law, when the death of a person in Ohio is caused by the negligence of another, the negligent party is liable to an action for damages.

If the negligent act occurs outside the state of Ohio, a wrongful death action may still proceed in the state of Ohio.

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I was hurt on the job. Can I collect Ohio Workers' Comp?

Submitted by Andrew Tobergte on Thu, 06/17/2010 - 09:20

Ohio workers' compensation ("work comp") is occupational insurance. If your injury is covered, your medical bills may be paid and you may be paid cash for lost wages and disability for conditions caused by the work injury.

What types of injuries are covered?

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