Workers’ Compensation Attorney Serving Cleveland, Elyria, and Northeast Ohio
From the steel mills along the Cuyahoga River to the world-renowned medical centers in University Circle, Cleveland and Elyria are powered by a diverse and hardworking workforce. But whether you are forging steel, caring for patients, or building the city’s skyline, you face real risks every day. When a workplace injury disrupts your life, you need an attorney who understands the specific dangers of your industry.
At Philip J. Fulton Law Office, we have deep experience representing workers across Northeast Ohio’s key sectors. We understand the unique challenges you face and have successfully handled claims involving:
- Healthcare Professionals: Back injuries, spinal strain from patient lifting, and occupational diseases affecting nurses and staff at major hubs like the Cleveland Clinic and University Hospitals.
- Manufacturing and Steel: Crushing injuries, burns, and repetitive stress conditions common in the region’s foundries, auto plants, and metal fabrication shops.
- Construction and Trades: Falls from scaffolding, crane accidents, and “caught-between” injuries on commercial and residential projects throughout Cuyahoga and Lorain counties.
- Transportation and Warehousing: Forklift accidents, loading dock injuries, and vehicle collisions involving delivery drivers and logistics staff.
Local Representation for Industrial Commission Hearings
If your workers’ compensation claim is contested, your hearing will likely be held at the Industrial Commission of Ohio’s Cleveland Regional Office, located in the Frank Lausche Building on Superior Avenue. You need an attorney who is familiar with the local hearing officers and procedures in this specific district.
Our attorneys have represented thousands of injured workers and know how to present a compelling case before the Industrial Commission. We handle every step of the process, including:
- Initial Allowance: Ensuring your claim is filed correctly and includes all relevant medical conditions.
- Total Disability Benefits: Fighting for Temporary Total (TTD) or Permanent Total (PTD) disability if your injury prevents you from returning to the workforce.
- Permanent Partial Disability: Securing fair compensation for the lasting impairment caused by your injury, even if you have returned to work.
- VSSR Awards: Seeking additional compensation if your injury resulted from your employer’s violation of a specific safety requirement.
Put a Renowned Authority to Work for You
Our founding attorney, Philip J. Fulton, literally wrote the book on this subject—Ohio Workers’ Compensation Law—which is used by other lawyers and doctors across the state. With over 40 years of experience, our firm has the resources and reputation to stand up to large self-insured employers and the Bureau of Workers’ Compensation.
We know that a workplace injury can jeopardize your livelihood. We are committed to fighting for the maximum benefits you and your family are entitled to under Ohio law.
Contact a Cleveland Workers’ Compensation Lawyer
We handle all cases on a contingency fee basis, which means you pay no attorney fees unless we successfully recover benefits for you.
If you have been injured in Cleveland, Elyria, Lorain, or anywhere in Northeast Ohio, do not face the system alone. To schedule a free consultation, call our office at 614-963-9569 or contact us by email.