Questions answered by Michael H. Gruhin

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I injured my knee at work, but I had a prior injury, can I file for workmans comp, and how long do I have to file?

Michael's answer | Answered on January 29, 2012

Every state has its own statute of limitations. In Ohio, an injured worker has 2 years from the date of injury to file a claim. It's never smart to...

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Worker comp question. Need some advice

Michael's answer | Answered on January 29, 2012

If your representative is not an attorney seek legal counsel from an attorney. Otherwise, see if you can get a second...

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Can my stepson's workman's comp attorney resign in the middle of our case?

Michael's answer | Answered on January 27, 2012

An attorney can withdraw from a claim under certain circumstances. In your case, it seems that the lawyer is "not on top" of the case. You...

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Workers comp case

Michael's answer | Answered on January 27, 2012

In Ohio, the hearing officer can award less than the state doctor finds if the other medical reports show a different (lower) percentage...

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Is it a lawsuit if a 3inch piece of metal is found after gall bladder surgery then have to do other surgery to have it removed?

Michael's answer | Answered on December 21, 2011

Sounds like you have a case to investigate. You should contact a medical malpractice attorney at once since the statute of limitations is short -...

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Have approval for nerve test need a doctor of record thru workers comp to get scheduled having troubles finding doctor

Michael's answer | Answered on December 21, 2011

There are several things that you can do to find a physician of record. 1) Go to...

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I thought in small claims court you did not need an attorney,but they are taking it to trial by jury

Michael's answer | Answered on December 08, 2011

The party you sued probably filed a counter-claim in excess of the small claims limits. Once that happens the case is removed from small claims...

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I discovered I was allergic to a process at my work and I have to quit. Am I eligible for benefits?

Michael's answer | Answered on December 07, 2011

You should call a Board Certified Ohio Workers' Compensation Attorney in your area. You probably have a workers' comp claim and if the doctor...

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Do I need a workers comp lawyer for treatment while recovering from injury and continued pain from injury.

Michael's answer | Answered on September 12, 2011

In Ohio, the BWC has lawyers representing its interests and the employers have lawyers representing their interests. So, you should have a...

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I have been on workmans comp. for a year and have ever met my lawyer. Should i be concerned .

Michael's answer | Answered on September 12, 2011

The fact that you have never met your lawyer is not necessarily an issue for concern. I have represented many out of state injured workers without...

Michael H. Gruhin's Answers (97)

I injured my knee at work, but I had a prior injury, can I file for workmans comp, and how long do I have to file?

Worker comp question. Need some advice

Can my stepson's workman's comp attorney resign in the middle of our case?

Workers comp case

Is it a lawsuit if a 3inch piece of metal is found after gall bladder surgery then have to do other surgery to have it removed?

Have approval for nerve test need a doctor of record thru workers comp to get scheduled having troubles finding doctor

I thought in small claims court you did not need an attorney,but they are taking it to trial by jury

I discovered I was allergic to a process at my work and I have to quit. Am I eligible for benefits?

Do I need a workers comp lawyer for treatment while recovering from injury and continued pain from injury.

I have been on workmans comp. for a year and have ever met my lawyer. Should i be concerned .