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Many clients contact us after being involved in an auto accident or car crash while on the job. This can make for a confusing situation with the different parties that are often involved. This article will try and remove some of the confusion. Note, however, careful review of one's individual case is strongly recommended and this article only touches on a few of the common issues that arise. 

An Injured Worker May Also Bring a Personal Injury Claim 

We have many clients who have been injured in a Cincinnati car accident while on the job. When this occurs, it is possible to bring both a personal injury claim as well as a claim with the Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation ("BWC") See: http://www.ohiobwc.com/default.aspx.

The Motor Vehicle Crash Must Be in the Course of And Arising Out of Employment

Many times our firm will receive calls from individuals who get hurt at work and they have many more questions than answers. One of the simplest questions we get is: What doctor or doctors can I go see for this work injury?

It is quite common for an employer to contest or fight a workers comp claim. An employer may argue that an accident at work did not actually take place, or that if it did, it did not result in serious injury. I often advise clients to try and remain calm under such circumstances as they are very common and rarely personal. That being said, such a situation can be both frustrating and worrisome, especially considering the medical bills and loss of income that often accompanyies a work injury.

There are various ways the Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation (BWC) or a Self Insured Employer may pay out in an injured worker's comp claim, including, but not limited to: temporary total disability compensation ("TT"), wage loss, non-working wage loss, and living maintenance. Compensation may be payable for many types of injuries (e.g., back, knees, feet, elbows, shoulders, ribs, neck, eyes, etc.).