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Payment of Bills after Work Accident

Submitted by mark on Fri, 12/09/2011 - 15:38
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Following a work accident an injured employee may be hounded by collectors for outstanding balances with hospitals, doctors offices, physical therapy offices and more. In Ohio, if the injured employee has an allowed workers comp claim, those bills should be submitted to an MCO (managed care organization) or self-insured employer. 

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My Employer says I was Not on the Job: Cincinnati BWC claims

Submitted by mark on Sat, 11/12/2011 - 15:39
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Many people call us and tell us that they were hurt on the job but their employer, or the BWC does not believe the injury was sustained due to work. A compensable injury in Ohio is one that occurs in the course of and arising out of emplyment. This is a two prong test but the two requirements can often get blurred.

Many Factors Are Considered In Determining If An Injury Was "On The Job"

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Cincinnati Workers Comp Lawyer: Protecting Yourself After a Work Accident

Submitted by mark on Fri, 10/01/2010 - 16:29
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Suffering a work injury can be frightening, painful and worrisome. Injured employees often have a number of common questions: What do I do now? Go to the hospital? Tell my boss? Fill out an accident report? Who will pay my medical bills? What do I do if I have to miss work?

First Thing's First: Get Medical Attention 

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Common Cincinnati Work Injuries: Ohio BWC Lawyer

Submitted by mark on Mon, 06/28/2010 - 14:44

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

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Cincinnati Work Injury Attorney: BWC Workers Comp

Submitted by mark on Fri, 06/25/2010 - 11:31

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.
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Getting Paid after You're Injured at Work in Cincinnati

Submitted by mark on Mon, 06/21/2010 - 09:14

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 

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I was hurt on the job. Can I collect Ohio Workers' Comp?

Submitted by mark on Thu, 06/17/2010 - 09:20

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?

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