In Ohio, if you’re injured on the job and your claim is allowed, you may be entitled to receive temporary total disability compensation (TTD). This is the money you receive when you are unable to work. But, be aware of this fact so you don’t “punish” yourself and lose valuable compensation. Read on. Read the rest of this entry »
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It’s true – Most people just don’t know what to do with a work injury – they don’t hire an attorney – and they “walk away” from potentially thousands of dollars in compensation money. Do you have an older Ohio BWC claim that no longer needs medical care? Do you want the “hidden” money in that claim? If so, read on! Read the rest of this entry »
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In the event of a 3rd party injury claim arising out of work, the Ohio BWC or the Self Insured Employer (whichever the case may be) has a right of subrogation against any funds the injured worker receives from the 3rd party action in order to recoup any funds it has paid out for wages and/or medical benefits in the BWC claim.
However, on January 14, 2011, the Ohio Sixth Appellate Division issued a decision in the case of State of Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation v. Dernier, Court of Appeals No: L-10-1126, in which it held that a 3rd party tort claim which is settled before the filing of an Ohio Workers’ Compensation claim is not subject to subrogation by the OhioBWC (which would also be the same if the injured worker was employed by a self-insured employer).
So, if it is at all possible, should you be the victim of a 3rd party negligence action while you were on the job, you should seek settlement of the 3rd party tort claim prior to filing a claim for OhioBWC benefits.
There are time limits, so you should consult with a Board Certified Ohio Workers’ Compensation Specialist Attorney before you say or do the wrong thing. Mike Gruhin is a Board Certified Ohio BWC Specialist Attorney. Call now for a free, no obligation consultation. Have your Ohio Workers’ Compensation Claim questions answered by n OhioBWC specialist lawyer.
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May 15
Under Ohio Workers’ Compensation Laws, you are entitled to seek Permanent Total Disability (PTD) even if you are receiving Social Security Disability. Read the rest of this entry »
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May 15
Under Ohio Workers’ Compensation Laws, you are entitled to seek Permanent Total Disability (PTD) even if you are receiving Ohio Public Employee Disability Retirement Benefits.
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Just an FYI to anyone who has an Ohio Workers’ Compensation Claim – your medical providers MUST be Ohio BWC Certified Providers. You are entitled to go to any doctor you want, however, the BWC does not have to pay for medical services rendered by a doctor who is not a Certified BWC Provider.
Click here to make sure your doctor is a Certified Medical Provider for the OhioBWC.
Mike Gruhin is a Board Certified Ohio Workers’ Compensation Specialist Attorney – you have OhioBWC questions? Mike Gruhin has the answers. You should have a Certified Specialist representing your legal rights at the Ohio BWC and the Ohio Industrial Commission.
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The Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation may no longer relying on the Mercy Guidelines for Chiropractors. Instead, the OhioBWC is now relying on the ODG (Official Disability Guidelines) in the rule. Although the BWC rule currently does not list any specific guidelines, its policy rule indicates that reliance is now on the ODG. Although it may not specifically state that Mercy Guidelines cannot be used, it will be good practice to cite ODG in any request for treatment authorization.
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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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If 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 forcing you to request a special hearing at the Ohio Industrial Commission to undo the problem facing your claim because you didn’t receive notice of claim actions. Don’t let this happen.
Make sure you contact your attorney.
If you don’t have an attorney, you should get one. And you should have a Board Certified Ohio Workers’ Compensation Attorney Specialist handling your claim. Mike Gruhin is a Board Certified Specialist.
But if you still want to go it alone, just download the Change of Address Form from the BWC library,and fax it to the BWC at 1-877-520-OHIO (6446).
For a free, no obligation consultation with a Board Certified Ohio Workers’ Compensation Specialist Attorney, Call or email Mike Gruhin. Think Workers’ Comp – Think Gruhin!
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