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30000 lbs of steel cable fell on me and my partner at work. can I sue the company that rented the equipment to my employer?
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Answered on February 10, 2015
You would have a claim/lawsuit against the company that rented the crane (if they contributed to the injury through their negligence). As far as...
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If I fell and hurt my knee at work in front if a manager shouldn't she have put it in writing?
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Answered on November 21, 2014
Usually employers have handbooks/guidelines for reporting work place accidents wherein they outline the procedures for documenting them. Smaller...
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I have a workers comp claim that I wish to settle but I'm not sure how. Is this something that I can do, or do I wait on WC?
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Answered on November 14, 2014
Is your employer state fund or self insured? There is a process to go through for each. It is possible to contact your employer to see if they are...
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Do i need attorney? i'm sorry if my story has mistakes cuz i'm student learning ESL, i'm a refugee, i still have pain in my wris
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Answered on November 14, 2014
It sounds like you need to speak to an Ohio BWC lawyer. If you were injured while on the job your claim should be covered and your medical bills...
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Can I pursue legal action? ?
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Answered on November 10, 2014
In Ohio you can only file a lawsuit against your employer if they intentionally wanted/caused your injuries. Otherwise all of your claims go...
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Will getting injured on a job while on SSDI and filing a Worker's Comp Claim affect SSDI?
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Answered on October 31, 2014
Your work injuries should be covered by BWC and/or your employer (if they are self-insured) - meaning medicare/medicaid should not have to pay the...
The BWC sent me to a exam and he said I was MMI. My Doctor said I wasn't we went to a IC hearing my Employer which is state fund
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Answered on October 30, 2014
You cam still get medical care after being deemed MMI. What this cuts off is temporary total compensation. You may be eligible for vocational...
Can I sue for Workers Comp retaliation?
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Answered on October 30, 2014
Ohio revised code § 4123.90 prohibits an employer from taking any "adverse action" against an employee who has filed a workers’ compensation...
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I got injured at work and I am on workman's comp.
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Answered on October 30, 2014
There are many, many factors that go into what you would receive upon closing your case: how old is the claim?; what is your average weekly wage?,...
I need a lawyer that deals with toxic mold exposure at work.
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Answered on October 14, 2014
No worker should be working in that kind of environment. Questions: when were you first diagnosed with "neurological issues"?, will your doctor...
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