Pursuing Fair Compensation for Injuries on the Job
Workers' compensation (also known as workman's compensation or workers' comp) is a special area of Ohio law that requires employers to compensate employees who are injured at work for medical expenses, lost wages, and permanent impairments, regardless of who was at fault for their injuries.
If you've been injured on the job, your workers' compensation claim may require fast action in order to preserve your rights. Don't hesitate to contact us at our offices in Columbus to discuss how we can help you. Our fee will be limited to a reasonable percentage of any compensation you receive.
Experienced Attorneys Protecting Your Rights
Whether your employer carries workers' compensation insurance or is self-insured, its interests in reducing its payouts are at odds with your interests in getting fully compensated. Hiring an attorney can be a way of protecting your interests while avoiding workplace conflict.
At Barkan & Barkan Co., L.P.A., our workers' compensation lawyers have been handling industrial claims for more than 50 years.
Addressing All Aspects of Workplace Injuries
The Ohio workers' compensation system is complex and often intersects with other areas of law. We are experienced at dealing with issues in all of the following areas:
- Injuries at work: If you've been injured at work, you are entitled to workers' comp, and you may also have a personal injury claim.
- Construction accidents: When injuries occur on construction sites, injured workers may have several potential sources of compensation.
- Work-related fatalities: The spouses and children of workers who are killed on the job are entitled to special compensation under Ohio law.
- Average and full weekly wage: Many workers' comp benefits are based on the employee's average or full weekly wage at the time of the accident.
- Temporary and permanent disability: At different stages of your claim, you may be entitled to benefits for your total or partial disability status.
- Reviewing older workers' comp claims: If you have received workers' comp in the past, we can look into whether you deserve additional benefits.
We can begin representing you at any stage of your workers' compensation case. Whether you still need to file your initial claim, are scheduled for a hearing at the Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation (BWC) or need to appeal a bad decision, our attorneys will take up your case. Contact us today.
