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

Oct 29

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Self-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?

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You’ve Moved – DON’T LET YOUR BENEFITS STOP! Don’t Forget to Notify Workers’ Comp.

Oct 24

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You’ve moved and you didn’t inform Ohio Workers’ Compensation that you have a new address. Your benefits are at risk when the BWC has your incorrect address!

If orders are issued regarding your claim and you don’t appeal in a timely fashion, your benefits could end. There is a mechanism to correct the situation, but that might take months. If orders are issued that you do not receive, you will have to file a motion with the BWC requesting Ohio Revised Code § 4123.522 relief. This motion will be forwarded to the Ohio Industrial Commission for adjudication. This is a scenario that takes time, during which your benefits – temporary total disability – medical treatment – might be suspended. Don’t let that happen.

You can easily notify the OhioBWC that you have a new address by filing a C-77 Form, Notification of Change of Address.

Once you download the form from this link, you can Fax the form to the OhioBWC using their Toll Free Fax Number 1-877-520-OHIO (6446) or you can mail the form to BWC 30 W. Spring St. Columbus, OH 43215-2256.

Just remember to keep the BWC and your lawyer up to date with your new address and any new phone number you have.

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Dog Bite Injury Claims

Sep 23

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In Ohio, dog bite claims are governed by strict liability. You are entitled to seek compensation to recover for injuries, scars, and damages sustained as a result of the dog’s attack.