When you are injured or become ill while carrying out work-related tasks, you are entitled to receive workers’ compensation benefits. These benefits are designed to help ease employees' economic burden following their injuries. What Benefits are Available to Injured Workers...
Read MoreWhen the Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation (BWC) was established in 1912 as the exclusive prover for workers’ compensation insurance in Ohio, it was viewed as a bold move by the state to improve workers' lives and thus the economy....
Read MoreA serious incident at work where you’re injured could put you out of your job for a significant period. The Ohio workers' compensation system is designed to help ease the economic burden on employees when they suffer work-related injuries or...
Read MoreWorkers’ compensation benefits depend on several factors, including the severity of your injury, whether you’ve suffered any permanent damage, and your average weekly wages. It is challenging to know how much you could get from an Ohio workers’ comp claim...
Read MoreIf you are injured at work, one of the first documents you will be required to complete is a First Report of Injury. This is where you provide personal details and information about your accident or illness. If you were...
Read MoreInjuries on the job can happen in an instant. Unfortunately, your recovery can take much longer. Depending on your injury, you may even be unable to work and earn a living. This financial uncertainty will only get worse as your...
Read MoreNo one plans to be hurt at work, but accidents happen. The good news is that if injured in the course of your employment because of some risk or danger on the job, you are eligible for workers’ compensation. Unfortunately,...
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