Broken Bones Are Among the Most Common Workplace Injuries

Many claims filed with the Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation (BWC) involve broken bones. Some bones are very fragile. Virtually any kind of accident or mishap on the job puts your hands, feet and limbs in danger of a fractured bone.

Workplace accidents resulting in broken bones can vary in severity. Your doctor may describe your injury with different terms. 
  • Hairline Fracture – small sliver or crack in the bone also known as a fissure fracture and can also be a stress facture
  • Simple Fracture – most common break where bone is broken in a single place but does not break through the skin
  • Displaced Fracture – bone snaps into two or more parts and are not aligned
  • Compound Fracture – broken bone that pierces the skin
  • Comminuted Fracture – break or splinter in more than 2 fragments or shattered
  • Stress Fracture – tiny cracks in the bone caused by repeated stress or repetitive force

How to Handle a Workers' Compensation Claim for a Broken Bone
If you suffered a broken bone or dislocated joint at work and cannot perform your regular job duties, you are entitled to apply for workers' compensation benefits. Your benefits may come in the form of direct biweekly checks based on a percentage of your weekly earnings and medical coverage paid directly to your certified medical care facility.

Follow These Steps:
  • Get Medical Help: Seek medical attention from a doctor certified by the BWC for direct pay medical coverage through a managed care organization. If you are not sure whether your doctor is certified by the BWC, or you don't have a certified doctor, our lawyers can help you find one in your area.
  • File a Claim: You will have the option of filing the claim yourself or having your medical provider file on your behalf. Get the facts first.
  • Call an Experienced Attorney:  Call us to be put in touch with an experienced workers' compensation attorney in your area. Your attorney will provide a free consultation to answer your questions about the BWC process. If you retain the law firm to represent you, your attorney will handle everything.

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