Ohio Workers' Compensation Guide
This page provides an
explanation of the topics covered in our Ohio Workers' Compensation
Guide. If you prefer, you can look at
a list of topics without
the descriptions. You can also look at our
explanation of common Ohio workers'
compensation terms and abbreviations.
- What are the
administrative agencies which workers' compensation claimants have to
deal with? Information about the two administrative
agencies
which run the Ohio workers' compensation system: the Ohio Bureau of
Workers' Compensation and the Ohio Industrial Commission. Read>>
- What are the
different types of employers? How does the type of employer
affect how a claim is treated? Information about the two
different
types of employers in the Ohio workers' compensation system: state fund
employers and self-insured employers. Read>>
- What are
the three
different types of workers' compensation claims? Information
about the
different types of claims: injury, occupational disease and death. Read>>
- What
must be filed
when a worker is injured in order for the worker to receive benefits
under the Ohio workers' compensation system? Information
about filing
and processing workers' compensation claims, as well as the time limits
for filing claims. Read>>
- What
happens when an
issue is contested? When issues are contested, they may
enter the
hearings and appeals process. Information about how this process works.
Read>>
-
What
types of
workers' compensation benefits are available? Information
about the
different types of benefits available in the Ohio workers' compensation
system. Read>>
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What law
governs the
Ohio workers' compensation system? Information about the
law governing
the Ohio workers' compensation system. Read>>
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What
forms do I need
to file? What do these forms do? Information about some
of the more
common forms used in the Ohio workers' compensation system. Read>>
- Is there
anyone in
the system who can help me with my claim? If you are
having trouble
with a claim, the ombuds system may be able to help. Information about
the ombuds system. Read>>
- What is
the effect
of the 2006 workers' compensation amendments? Information
about the 2006 workers' compensation amendments. Read>>
Injured at Work?
Stewart Jaffy &
Associates can help you receive the workers’ compensation
benefits you
are entitled to. We are based in Columbus and represent
injured
workers throughout Ohio before the BWC, Industrial Commission
and
in court.
We also represent people who have social security
disability claims or who have a disability claim before another state
administrative agency (PERS, STRS, SERS or police and fire fighters
disability).
Initial consultations with potential clients are
free. If you are interested in talking with us about a
potential
case, call us at (614) 228-6148.
Stewart Jaffy &
Associates Co.,
LPA | Attorneys at Law
306 E. Gay St. | Columbus, OH 43215
Telephone: (614) 228-6148 | Fax: (614) 228-6140
http://www.jaffylaw.com
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