Suffering injuries from a work accident can be both physically and financial painful. A work accident can impact your life in many ways, but it can be especially difficult when your life will never be the same. Disabling injuries from a workplace accident could make...
Workers’ Compensation
Workers’ compensation benefits for pre-existing conditions
Workers' compensation provides payment for medical expenses and lost wages to Ohio workers who are injured on the job. Temporary total disability benefits are available to workers who are temporarily unable to return to work and permanent total disability benefits are...
Bureau of Workers’ Compensation rolls out free wellness program
A previous blog post announced that the Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation (BWC) would be rolling out a new wellness program in early 2018 as part of its plan to focus on wellness and workplace safety. The wellness program is now in effect, providing health and...
New Ohio rule regarding opioids for workers with back injuries
The Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation (BWC) has targeted the opioid addiction epidemic by establishing a new rule regarding workers with back-related injuries. Ohio has seen many negative effects from the opioid overdose crisis, which experts attribute to...
Workers’ compensation benefits may continue after death
Workers' compensation benefits assist injured workers with medical bills and other expenses associated with work-related accidents. There are several types of compensation offered by the Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation (BWC), including awards for disabilities,...
New limitations on back surgeries for injured Ohio workers
Ohio readers may know that if they suffer an injury at work, they could be eligible for certain benefits through workers' compensation insurance. However, there are limits to the type of support they could get, especially if they suffered a back injury. A new rule...
Bureau of Workers’ Compensation sees accomplishments, sets goals
The Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation (BWC) is ringing in the New Year with a wellness program, set to debut in early 2018. The BWC had several significant accomplishments in 2017, including: a $1 billion rebate to Ohio employers; a fire department grant program to...
Appealing denied workers’ compensation claims in Ohio
Ohio workers who suffer workplace injuries may file a workers' compensation claim with the Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation (BWC). However, they may not be granted the compensation they deserve the first time around. Many workers' compensation claims are denied...
Working against a workers’ compensation claim denial
If you were hurt at work, your situation may feel very overwhelming. A work accident could mean expensive medical bills and time away from work, and this could lead to financial duress for your Ohio family. For this reason, you may have valid grounds to seek workers'...
House passes the Ohio Workers First Act
The Ohio House of Representatives recently approved House Bill 380, the Ohio Workers First Act. This act would prevent undocumented immigrants from filing workers' compensation claims. The Ohio Workers First Act is designed to discourage employers from hiring...