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GRUHIN & GRUHIN, BOARD CERTIFIED SPECIALIST OHIOBWC – PERSONAL INJURY LAWYERS:  Reviews  

 

From a Post on the Gruhin & Gruhin FaceBook Page‎
Rated 5.0 out of 5.0Mar 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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I Have an Ohio BWC Claim, but I Moved and I Need to Find a Doctor – What do I do?

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If you have an Ohio BWC claim, you have to get your medical treatment from a Certified Ohio BWC medical Provider. If your provider is not BWC certified, the bills do not have to be paid by the BWC. So, what do you do?

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You Should Know – Even If Your Employer Does Not Have Ohio Workers’ Compensation Coverage You Can File a Claim! Don’t be Misled!

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fooled youYesterday, I received a call from a prospective client regarding a workers’ compensation claim. This injured worker stated that the employer stated that it did not have any BWC coverage, so a claim should not be made.
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Have a Workers’ Compensation Claim – Make Sure You Notify BWC If You Move

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i movedIf you move and forget to notify the OhioBWC that you have moved, all mail and notices of hearings and/or orders will not get to you. This could set your claim back by forching you to request a special hearing at the Ohio Industrial Commission to undo the problem facing your claim because you were not notified of claim actions. Don’t let this happen. From the BWC library, just download the Change of Address Form and fax it to the BWC at 1-877-520-OHIO (6446). If you have a lawyer handling your claim, please notify him/her and the lawyer can handle all aspects of notification.

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The Ohio Industrial Commission – What does it do?

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Ohio ICThe Industrial Commission (IC) of Ohio conducts over 180,000 hearings annually and most of these hearings take place within 45 days of the original claim appeal.  Since 1912, the IC has been resolving issues between parties who have a dispute in a workers’ compensation claim. Read the rest of this entry »

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Permanent Partial Disability – The Injury Award

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dead-end-signPursuant to Ohio Law, if an injured worker does not apply for and receive his/her permanent partial disability award, the claim is considered medical only. For injuries that took place on or after October 25, 2006, amedical only claim terminates after 5 years, even if you are still in need of and/or undergoing active medical treatment. The same is true for claims that occurred prior to 10/25/06, but those medical only claims terminate 6 years after the date of injury. Don’t let your claim die !

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Interested in Settling your Ohio BWC Claim? Read On.

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lump sum settlement 2Many employers refuse to settle workers’ compensation claims while the claim is in their experience rating period. That rating period for most state fund employers is 5 years. After the 5 year period, any settlement, no matter what the amount, is not charged to the employer’s risk. How do you calculate the end of the 5 year period?

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Another piece of BWC Information that we believe is BAD – unless you don’t want money for your injury.

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wrong waySelf-insured claim overview – what injured workers should know (as published on the OhioBWC Website)

QUOTE  ”As an employee of a self-insuring employer, we want to help you understand the claims process.

Claim number assignment – Injuries resulting in seven or fewer calendar days of disability do not need a BWC claim number unless the employer denies the claim.” ENDQUOTE

WRONG WRONG WRONG - If you do not file your claim with the OhioBWC, you do not get a claim number. Without a claim number, your injury does not exist as far as the OhioBWC is concerned. If you do not file your claim application (FROI-1)with the OhioBWC within the statutory mandated time limit (Statute of Limitations) you will be precluded from filing your claim. You will not obtain the injury award for the damage done to your body.

YOU DO NOT HAVE TO LOSE 7 DAYS OF WORK TO BE ENTITLED TO YOUR INJURY MONEY AWARD AND MEDICAL BENEFITS!  Don’t be misled!

ALSO, your claim will NOT be delayed if you file your injury application with the BWC. That starts the statutory process. You can also give your self-insured employer a copy of the BWC claim application (FROI-1). But, if, for whatever reason you do not want to obtain legal representation,  make sure you file the form with the OhioBWC as soon as possible. You can fax the form to the BWC 1-877-520-OHIO (6446) or you can bring it to the BWC office nearest to your home or work.

Many times, our clients say “But the BWC CSS told us that we should do it this way, not the way you are doing it”. Based on the above, would you bet your claim on a BWC employed CSS or on your attorney, who is working for you, and who is trained in the law and the BWC procedures?

Remember, your lawyer only gets paid if he/she obtains an award benefit on your behalf.  The CSS, employer by the BWC, has the BWC’s interests in mind – saving money on claim payouts.

If you don’t already have a board certified specialist attorney representing you in your BWC claim, GET ONE. Remember, the BWC has it’s lawyers (to protect it and save it from paying out money) and the Employer has its lawyers (to fight claims to keep their premium payments as low as possible). So, who is representing you?

For help, care, & protection, Call Gruhin & Gruhin (800) 861-5555.

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Maximum Medical Improvement (MMI) – Now what?

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which wayYou are found to be at MMI. Your temporary total disability ends. Now what?

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Ohio BWC Medical Care Organizations (MCO) – what the heck are they?

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Yesterday I got a call from a client informing me that he was called by his MCO and was told that he is putting his company out of business because, through our office, the client was awarded his permanent partial compensation benefit (the money for his injury). Imagine my surprise at such a conversation which was initiated by an entity whose only job is to oversee medical treatment authorizations and payment for such treatment.

My client felt bad about the call from the MCO until I explained who/what the MCO is/does. And why such information from the MCO is inaccurate.

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