Video hearings are coming to the ICO. Will this create more sterile hearings? Will this desensitize hearing officers who will not be physically in the hearing room? Only time will tell. 
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Ohio Supreme Court recently issued its decision in the McFee case. Essentially the Court now allows Ohio employers to eliminate pregnancy leave for employees who do not have a certain amount of employment time with the company.
Help restore the rights taken away from Ohio’s workforce. Employment rights dwindle, Workers’ Compensation benefits reduced, and the list goes on.
Vote Brown and Trapp for the Ohio Supreme Court in November, 2010.
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Friends & Clients
We are seeking client reviews for placement on Google in order to assist other injured Ohioans who need to find dedicated and hard working attorneys who will fight hard to protect their legal rights.
Please use this link go to the Google review site and let us know what you think. Just an FYI, you will need a google account to access the link. The account is free.
Thanks to all who decide to post a review. We look forward to reading them.
Mike & Gloria Gruhin
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Although the BWC system was created to allow injured workers to request coverage for work injuries without the need of legal services, the system has become a nightmare of red tape and denials.
Over 90% of the hearings we attend on behalf of our clients result from the BWC denying the injured worker’s doctor;s request for treatment authorization.
If you are injured on the job, you should obtain legal representation to protect your legal right to medical care and injury compensation.
Contact us anytime for a no obligation consultation regarding your injury claim.
Contact the governor of Ohio and tell him to fix the system that was created to protect Ohio’s injured workers. He needs to replace the current BWC Administrator with one who did not come from the insurance industry where the top goal is to save money and increase premiums.
Ohio Workers need to unite and tell the Governor that Ohio Wokrers’ Compensation needs to be fixed NOW to benefit Ohio’s Injured Work Force.
Contact the Governor NOW! Let him know you are not going to let him continue in office until he repairs the system he pledged to fix when he first ran for office.
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Jul 3
Gloria & Mike wish all of our friends and clients a safe and happy 4th. Be careful out there. According to our police officer clients, there will be numerous DUI checkpoints. Don’t ruin your holiday fun – if you are going to to party, please make sure you have a designated driver.
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Recently, the Ohio Supreme Court ruled that a police officer’s unaided visual estimation of a vehicle’s speed is sufficient to support a conviction for speeding. Read the rest of this entry »
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GRUHIN & GRUHIN, BOARD CERTIFIED SPECIALIST OHIOBWC – PERSONAL INJURY LAWYERS: Reviews
Mar 20, 2010| Hi Mike, I was hurt at work and my back was so bad after I was in Hospitol for 2 months and my legs were swolen so big and clotted they were going to amputate I could not feel them from my lower back and hips down. I called Gruhin & Gruhin and started my claim and I was so worryed that i would not walk again and mike… pulled through and got me help with all the things I would need to get so I could move around again with walker and leg brace. I am so happy I still have my legs even if I can’t feel them and my feet but I get the care I need to feel like I am some one again if it was not for Gruhin & Gruhin I would have got no were and Thank them for there help its ben a wile but know I have the best man handling my case. Patrick M. |
Winning team! By jadeforever007- Jan 5, 2010
| I don’t like to loose. After I was injured in 2003, I lost a big part of my life,I suffered multiple injuries,& my life was shattered. I needed a attorney who could help me to put those pieces back together again. Attorney Gruhin went that “extra mile” for me during our trial, even though my case was complicated. Gruhin had a answer for every question, as a end result, we won! If you are a injured worker, & want winning results, then Attorney Gruhin is the one you want to represent you today. “Thank You” Attorney Gruhin, & your Team, for helping to put my broken pieces back together again! You are ”highly” recommended on my list! |
Thank God I Found Gruhin & Gruhin By noha – Jan 3, 2010
| My story maybe similar to many hard-working injured workers. I was injured on the job, and had no place to turn. I was injured, upset, hurting, frustrated and no one was helping and getting worst and my employer did not care. One day while teaching a class, one of my students recommended I contact Gruhin & Gruhin. I first had a friendly conversation with Mr. Michael Gruhin back in 2003. After that I went to his office to fill out paper work and they accepted me as a client. The professional guidance and recommendations received from his years of experiences, although he still looks young in the BWC field was top notch. Honestly, he tells it to you like it is. The Office’s goal is not to get rich, but rather they take a holistic approach to BWC claims. For example, allowable diagnoses, from anxiety to depression and a host of other allowable (physical and mental) claim related health issues, with the goal of reaching medical maximum improvement. They also make recommendations on a host of other issues that make your recover a whole lot easier…..so if you have an injury and need a professional and i underscore a professional team. I would recommend you call the Gruhin team like I did. I have their number memorized i call them so much…(216) 861-5555 After now 3 surgeries I am feeling much better. Again, I thank God I did, I truly believe if I did not my life would have turned in a negative direction. They really have a strong network that works. Thanks Gruhin and Gruhin for servicing my claim. Really thank you for your servies to the Injured Workers of Ohio. |
LKL By horseylady – Jan 3, 2010
| This firm is unbelievably exceptional in knowledge, honesty, integrity, hard working and follow through. Even though I had moved out of state they worked with me hand in hand and daily and literally saved me from falling by the wayside. Because of them I was diagnosed properly, treated properly, received moneys due me. There is no way I can describe what they did for me…they are the very very best of attorney’s in a world that is plagued with not so desirable attorneys….highly recommend. |
Awesome attorneys By casscunn1219 – Jan 3, 2010
| Everybody on Gruhin & Gruhin’s staff is hardworking, trustworthy and extremely helpful. I do not know what I would have done without them! They have walked me through every step and been completely open and honest. I highly recommend them! |
Hard Working – They go the distance for… By mhg – Dec 17, 2009
| Attorneys who fight for their clients. Exceptional results. They don’t advertise for cases and then farm you out to some other lawyer. They will spend all the time you need with them in person so you understand what is going on in your claim. |
Choose the Right Attorney By CaptN – Dec 17, 2009
Attorneys who fight for their clients. Exceptional results. They don’t advertise for cases and then farm you out to some other lawyer. They will spend all the time you need with them in person so you understand what is going on in your claim
GREAT Service. Personal Care. |
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Many people don’t realize that they are entitled to money awards for work injuries even if no time is missed from work. Read the rest of this entry »
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What does it mean to have a document “notarized”?
Having a document notarized means that the signer swears or affirms that the document he/she has signed is true and correct. The person who notarizes a legal document is called a “notary public.”
A Notary acts as an official and unbiased witness to the identity of the person who signs the document. The notary uses a special “seal” or stamp, which verifies the validity of the signature and helps to prevent fraud and forgery.
What does a notary do?
A notary public is a person who has been authorized to administer oaths throughout the state. The notary can take and certify acknowledgments of such legal instruments as deeds, mortgages, liens, affidavits, and powers of attorney. The notary may take and certify depositions for use in court.
If I wanted to become a notary, what would I have to do?
If you are an Ohio citizen over 18 years of age and are qualified to vote, you can become a notary public by taking an examination at the Notary Commission in your county court of common pleas. Assuming you meet these qualifications, you will be given an appointment by the governor to serve as a notary public. Documentation verifying your appointment is then filed with the county clerk of court, and your certification is valid for five years.
All I want is for the notary public to notarize my title transfer; why won’t he do that?
The state government appoints the notary public to ensure that documents are valid. You must sign documents such as title transfers for automobiles and affidavits in front of the notary, or you must personally tell the notary that you have signed. If a notary refuses to notarize your document, it is likely to be because you have not met this requirement. Buyers of automobiles sometimes will take an automobile title to a notary and ask the notary sign to off on the transfer, despite the seller’s absence. The notary is not permitted to do this, and should always refuse such a request. Also, the notary must refuse to notarize any document that is not complete or contains blank lines, or a document that the notary has not witnessed or acknowledged.
That sounds inconvenient. Wouldn’t it be easier for the car dealer just to tell the notary that the seller has signed?
It might be easier if document signers did not have to personally appear, but the law requires exactly that. In a recent criminal case, a notary was charged with not requiring the signers to appear, and as a result criminals were able to steal and sell the homes of victims by using notarized powers of attorney. The same can happen to automobiles; if the seller does not personally appear in front of the notary, there can be no certainty that the automobile is not stolen property. The seller must be able to prove his or her identity, usually by producing a valid driver’s license or state ID.
Can I just write legal documents myself rather than paying for an attorney, and then ask a notary to authenticate them?
While it is generally wise to rely on an attorney who understands the law to draft legal documents for you, you can choose to draft essential documents yourself and ask a notary public to authenticate them. Such essential documents may include wills, deeds, powers-of-attorney, affidavits, acknowledgements, and protests. If you’ve made a mistake in a document, however, the notary cannot be held liable unless you did not actually appear to swear to the truth of the documents. You should always use the services of an attorney to draft legal documents.
Where can I get information about becoming a notary?
The Ohio Secretary of State’s office provides information, including county contact information, through its Web site at http://www.sos.state.oh.us/Notary/NotaryFAQs.aspx.
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