Do You Need a Lawyer for Workers' Comp? Do the Math.
It seems that everyone can tell you about your workers' compensation rights after suffering an injury on the job. Virtually everyone knows someone who has gone through the system. After all, the Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation (BWC) covers more than 270,000 employers in the state and is responsible for more than 1.5 million workers. If you are injured in an accident at work and you file a claim through your employer, you have a right to expect payments.
It should be that simple. Unfortunately, it rarely is. Every attorney at any of the independent law firms associated with OhioBWCAttorneys.com can tell you horror stories. Even some of the most obvious workplace injury and death claims are rejected by the BWC and may lose on appeal at the state's Industrial Commission hearing. In every workers' comp claim, there are at least four major players who stand to gain by having your claim denied. From your employer, who has the most to lose, to the BWC and managed care organizations that are often owned by insurance companies that don't like paying benefits period.
Your Attorney Understands the Full Value of Your Claim
What will your injury be worth over the course of your lifetime? An experienced workers' comp lawyer knows. Because of the number of organizations involved, an injured worker will face several representatives who are looking out for the interests of the employer. Each will claim that your injury isn't worth very much, or nothing at all.
Even in cases where the injuries and liability is obvious, the BWC will often delay their ruling because of minor disagreements about details like medical records and reports. In many cases, people don't know that their medical provider must be certified for payment by the BWC. Having the right lawyer answer your questions and handle the details can help you avoid common mistakes.
What About Attorneys Fees?
Attorney's fees for representing claimants are determined on a case-by-case basis and will not exceed a certain percentage of the total award. No matter how much your lawyer helps you with your claim, you are always assured of coming out ahead of attorneys fees.
Your Lawyer Will Handle Everything
Your workers' compensation case is likely to take several months to come to a fair resolution. During that time, you can focus on your family and your health, or you can fight the frustration of dealing with forms, records, reports and board hearings. At the OhioBWCAttorneys.com network, we think the choice is obvious. When you talk to one of our law firms, we are sure you will agree.
When you contact OhioBWCAttorneys.com, we will put you in direct contact with an experienced workers' compensation lawyer serving your geographic area. You can schedule a free consultation to discuss the circumstances of your injury. If you retain the attorney to represent you, there will be no attorneys fees until you recover money benefits through workers' compensation and/or a lawsuit against a third party held liable for your accident.
