Columbus Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Attorneys
When people think of a workers' compensation injury, they usually have an industrial or construction accident in mind. However, hundreds of professional workers are injured every year because of unsafe conditions in the office environment.
Some typical office accidents include:
- Repetitive motion injuries, such as carpal tunnel syndrome or tennis elbow
- Slip and fall accidents in entryways
- Trips over loose rugs and cords
- Shocks and burns from electrical equipment
- Injuries from dropping office equipment
- Joint damage, knee, back and spine injuries from lifting heavy equipment and boxes
- Respiratory problems from long term exposure to toxic air
If you are unable to work because of an office injury, your only remedy for collecting workers' compensation for medical coverage and wage benefits is through the Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation (BWC). To file a successful claim, you must demonstrate that your injury was the direct result of a specific accident or work condition and that the injury won't allow you to perform your job responsibilities. Your claim must include a medical report by a certified physician.
Third party liability: In the event your accident and injuries were the result of negligence on the part of a party other than your employer, such as a manufacturer of defective equipment, you may also recover money damages by filing a lawsuit. Your Ohio BWC Attorney has extensive trial experience handling third party liability claims.
Filing a successful claim is often complex and frustrating. OhioBWCAttorneys.com is a network of workers' compensation law firms that offer experienced, knowledgeable representation for injured workers throughout the state. When you contact us, we will connect you to an experienced legal professional who will explain the process in a free consultation. Your lawyer will be ready to handle everything about your claim and prepare the strongest case possible for benefits.
