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Ohio workers' compensation ("work comp") claims are filed for all kinds of different injuries and diseases. Claims are filed using the First Report of Injury ("FROI") and turning it into the Bureau of Workers' Compensation ("BWC"). Claims may be filed by an injured worker, employer, workers compensation lawyer, doctor or managed care organization ("MCO"). 

Cincinnati Workers Comp Claim

What happens if I'm hurt at work in Cincinnati?

Unless they are "self-insured", Cincinnati employers are required to carry workers' compensation insurance via the Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation (BWC). Workers' compensation (or "work comp") covers injuries, occupational diseases and death to an employee sustained "in the course of" and "arising out of" employment.

When an Ohio employee is hurt on the job and has an allowed workers compensation claim (BWC) claim, there are a number of ways he/she may be paid or receive compensation. The following are several of the most common ways.

Temporary Total Disability ("TTD") Compensation 

Ohio workers' compensation ("work comp") is occupational insurance. If your injury is covered, your medical bills may be paid and you may be paid cash for lost wages and disability for conditions caused by the work injury.

What types of injuries are covered?