Understand Your Workers' Compensation Rights
The attorneys of The Law Office of Weisser & Wolf have been recognized by the Ohio State Bar Association as Specialists in Workers' Compensation. It is an honor given to a select group of lawyers, and is a reflection of our success for our clients and the integrity of our methods. When you hire our office to represent your workers' compensation case, you know that you are working with ethical and effective lawyers with a history of maximizing benefits for clients.
When You Are Eligible for Workers' Compensation Benefits
In general, when you have suffered an on-the-job injury, you are likely eligible for workers' compensation benefits, also commonly referred to as workman's comp.
It is the responsibility of your employer, to create a safe work environment for employees. When you are injured in a workplace accident, you are not expected to carry the financial burden of that injury alone, and can be eligible for compensation for time off work, diminished wages and medical and long-term care expenses for temporary or permanent disability, and in some cases, even punitive damages.
Examples of the kinds of injuries that commonly qualify for workers' compensation include:
- Herniated disc in back or neck
- Amputation injuries
- Head injuries, including concussions and closed-head injuries
- Shoulder injuries, including rotator cuff tears
- Knee injuries including torn ligaments and meniscus tear
- Crush injuries to hands and feet
- Burn injuries from fire or chemical exposure
- Asbestos exposure and mesothelioma
- Repetitive motion injuries and carpel tunnel syndrome
- Mental injuries related to a physical work injury
Protection for Your Mind and Body
While physical injuries are among the most common reasons people seek benefits from workers' compensation, the laws also protect mental health. If your injury suffered at work leads to such mental issues as Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) or depression, you have a right to treatment and compensation.
As always, it is important to have your injury, mental or physical, documented quickly to protect your rights. Even if you aren't certain whether you should proceed with a workers' compensation case, you can contact our office to review your injury and understand what options you may have. Put our experience to work for you by calling our downtown Cincinnati office at 513-407-4260, or contact us online.
