That's just flat-out wrong. You can apply for wage loss payments for the time you miss for treatment under your claim. You are not required to use...

Im an independent contractor who gave work to another independent contractor on my jobsite.

If he’s truly an independent contractor, then no. He would need to have his own coverage. Depending upon how much control you have over his work,...

I agree with Mr. Schaffer's answer. You can call the Industrial Commission, visit a local office, or go online to their website to learn the...

Will he not receive worker’s compensation ?

What a horrible accident! I’m so sorry that happened to him. In answer to your question, the rebuttable presumption regarding THC may be overcome;...

I won my workers Comp hearing on my rsd but now my employer (osu) wants to appeal ?

RSD is an expensive condition for an employer and they will undoubtedly appeal your favorable decision. It's expensive because it's lifelong and...

I am sorry to hear about your experience. First of all you the right to choose a physician to treat with and if the company’s physician/provider...

Well, maybe, but that may be a ways away yet. If your injury recently happened, you should get fixed before looking into settlement. In Ohio,...

Can I receive Workers Compensation working thru a temp service?

You can receive workers' comp if injured through a temp agency, yes. Was a claim filed? It sounds like you gave restrictions to the agency. They...

Can i quit my current job while on worker comp with restrictions?

You should be ok doing this. The big issue you want to avoid is an argument by your employer that you “abandoned your employment” as this can...

Why won't Sedgwick send medical information to my attorney or provide me with information about my claim.

Since you are represented by an attorney, I suggest you ask him/her what's to be done. S/he knows what to do.