Typically, when you file a workers’ compensation claim in Ohio, you receive benefit payments over a period of time. However, you also have the option to seek a settlement. This can be either (i) a “lump-sum” settlement that results in a one-time payment or (ii) a “structured” settlement that results […]

Although Ohio’s workers’ compensation system is designed to make it easy for employees to receive benefits when they get injured on the job, there are a handful of stipulations for eligibility. One of these stipulations is that employees must be able to prove their injuries are work-related. While this won’t […]

When you get injured on the job in Ohio, it is up to you to make sure you receive the compensation you deserve. In most cases, this involves filing a claim with the Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation (BWC). Here, Columbus workers’ compensation attorney James Malek discusses the types of […]

You got hurt at work. Your injury requires medical treatment, and you are going to be out of work for a period of time. So, you need to know: How do you file for workers’ compensation? Also, should you hire a Columbus workers’ compensation lawyer to represent you? Injured Workers […]