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Getting Paid After an Ohio Work Injury

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After a workplace accident injury many Ohioans face the prospect of being "cut off" from both work and pay. Sometimes the situation only lasts a few days, but some find themselves unable to work for much longer periods. The Ohio workers' compensation system provides various types of benefits to compensate injured workers under such circumstances. The following types are some of the most commonly encountered.

Five Good Things to Know About Ohio Workers Comp

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There are countless scenarios that may arise following a work accident. This article attempts to highlight some areas that commonly affect Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation (BWC) claims. 

ONE: Get Medical Attention Right Away

5 Things to Know About Car Accident Claims

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Because each auto accident situation is unique, there are many things to consider depending upon one's specific situation. This article, however, is intended to shed some light upon some common considerations. 

First: Get Medical Attention Early

Five Good Things to Know About Injury Claims

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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

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

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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: 

Insurance Representative Is Being Rude to Me: Your Rights Following an Accident

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Perhaps two to three times per week I will receive a phone call from a prospective client who tells me that he or she "did not want to involve a lawyer" but because a claim representative was rude to them, he or she felt there was no option but to retain a lawyer. This never ceases to amaze me, and I know that I am not the only lawyer who encounters this situation on a regular basis. It is particularly startling to me because the vast majority of people I speak with simply want to be treated fairly following an accident.

How to Bring a Workers Comp Claim in Ohio: Cincinnati and Dayton Area Lawyers

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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.

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

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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. 

Car Insurance Claim for Money Damages After Accident

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Following a Cincinnati car accident, you may be eligible for monetary compensation for injuries, medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, and other damages. Many auto accident cases involve complex issues including liability (i.e., fault), insurance coverage, and causation of damages. Sometimes issues are involved that are not readily apparent. Consulting with an experienced lawyer from McKenzie & Snyder will help you gain a clear understanding of your claims. 

Serious Fatal Car Accident Case in Cincinnati: Wrongful Death Actions

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In Ohio, generally speaking, wrongful death is defined as a death caused by a wrongful act or the negligence of another. The act or carelessness provides the basis of liability in a civil lawsuit or action for damages. The act can be either intentional or unintentional. An example of a wrongful death is where someone negligently causes the death of another in a catastrophic car accident. 

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