Effective 9/29/17, there is a one (1) year statute of limitations within which you must file your claim, or be forever time barred. Under no circumstances should any injured worker wait one (1) year from the date of the accident to file a workers' compensation claim. Call Gruhin & Gruhin today for your free in-depth Ohio Workers Compensation Claim analysis.
Without an In-Depth Analysis by a Board Certified Ohio Workers' Compensation Specialist Attorney.
Without an In-Depth Analysis by a Board Certified Ohio Workers' Compensation Specialist Attorney.
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We have been conveniently located near Chagrin, Harvard, and/or Richmond Roads, approximately 1/5 mile from I-271. In deciding to make this move, we listened to our clients 'remarks' about the hassle factor in coming to Downtown Cleveland. The complaints have ranged from 'I'm afraid to drive downtown', 'There's too much traffic', 'Parking is costly' Parking is hard to find', and 'the bus only comes once an hour to 2000 Auburn Drive', etc.
Don't let the System take advantage of you! You Need a Board Certified Ohio Workers' Compensation Specialist in your corner A Certified Specialist fighting to get YOU the Maximum Money Awards & Medical Benefits Check out the Following Links for More Information. Calculations for Payment of Money Awards - The Full Weekly Wage and The Average Weekly Wage.
If you are injured at work in Ohio, you should immediately complete and file a written accident report with your employer. So many times, we hear the Employer argue at Allowance Hearings that the Employee did not file an injury report. As a result, they argue that there could not have been a work injury because the "injured" employee never told anyone.
The BWC tells me right on their website that they will help me - So why do I need a lawyer?. The BWC works to protect the "State Fund" from which compensation and benefits are paid. Use common sense, how do you think it is going to save money? Of course, by fighting YOU and the benefits YOU need by not paying wage & injury compensation or medical bills.
You need a Board Certified Ohio Workers' Compensation Board Certified Specialist Attorney. The OhioBWC has its' lawyers and your Employer has its' lawyers, so if a workers' comp claim was really something you could do yourself, why does "the other side" have lawyers? That fact alone should give you the "heads-up" that you need a lawyer representing you and protecting your right to medical treatment and money awards!
