Understanding the Role of Self-Insured Employers

Attorneys Helping Clients Seek Workers' Compensation in Ohio

Some of the larger employers in Ohio are considered self-insured for workers' compensation purposes. This means that they are directly responsible for paying for medical treatment, wage-loss compensation and other workers' comp benefits to their injured employees.

If you have been injured while working for a self-insured employer, you need a lawyer who understands the impact this can have on your case. OhioBWCAttorney.com is a network of independent workers' compensation law firms providing skilled representation statewide.

Pursuing a Claim Against Your Own Employer

Self-insurance is open to Ohio employers with more than 300 employees that can demonstrate to the Bureau of Workers' Compensation (BWC) that they have the infrastructure and cash flow to effectively process and pay their employees' claims.

Many of the largest companies in Ohio are self-insured, as are many medium-sized companies. Your attorney can help you determine whether your employer is self-insured.

If you work for a self-insured employer and have been injured on the job, you will need to submit your claim directly to your company or its third-party administrator, if it has one. If your employer denies your claim, you have a right to appeal to the Industrial Commission.

Many self-insured employers try to hide claims from the BWC by paying for their employees' medical treatment and continuing to pay their full salaries while they are off work. This does not stop you from filing a claim and appealing denied benefits to the Industrial Commission.

Call 888-748-1868 to Discuss How We Can Help

If you need help filing a workers' compensation claim with a self-insured employer, or if your claim has been denied, don't hesitate to call us at 888-748-1868 or send us an e-mail to schedule a free consultation with an experienced workers' comp attorney.

All of the law firms participating in our group handle cases on a contingency basis, so you will not owe any attorneys fees unless your lawyer helps you get compensation.

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