Cincinnati Attorney Blog

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

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

We have many clients who have been injured in a Cincinnati car accident while on the job. When this occurs, it is possible to bring both a personal injury claim as well as a claim with the Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation ("BWC") See: http://www.ohiobwc.com/default.aspx.

The Motor Vehicle Crash Must Be in the Course of And Arising Out of Employment

We have many clients who suffer on the job injuries and develop chronic or long-lasting conditions in their spines and other body regions.  Many of those same clients receive chiropractic treatment for their injuries.