If an employee is hurt at work or develops an occupational illness in southeastern Ohio, the employee has an opportunity to file for workers’ compensation benefits. Being approved for these benefits can be difficult, due to the hard application process. Employers and the Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation actively fight every workers’ compensation case that comes their way. As longtime workers’ compensation attorneys with offices in Marietta and throughout Ohio, we work diligently to make sure you get a desirable result.
The Marietta workers’ compensation attorneys at Barkan Meizlish, LLP, collaborate with each client to ensure he or she has answers to these questions and many more that are asked throughout their case. Our workers’ compensation attorneys also pledge to help our clients pursue appeals of benefit denials if need be, and when necessary, pursue workers’ compensation benefits through filing into court.
After taking on a case, our Marietta workers’ compensation attorneys collaborate directly with their client throughout the application and appeals process. We promise to keep our clients fully up to date on developments throughout their claims process, and make sure all necessary paperwork is completed and submitted on time. We will also take extra steps to ensure our clients have access to doctors whose prognoses regarding temporary disability and ability to work are trusted by the Ohio workers’ compensation system.
Injured and ill employees have trusted the workers’ compensation attorneys at Barkan Meizlish, LLP, for more than 60 years. Our experience has taught us how to prepare and protect our clients from employer retaliation. Reporting safety problems and applying for workers’ compensation benefits occasionally leads to this type of retaliation from employers. When employers fire, demote, reassign, or harass our clients as punishment for exercising their rights, our attorneys in Marietta, Ohio know how to take prompt legal action.
Ohio law makes it practically impossible for an employee to sue his or her employer for negligence that may have led to a work-related accident. However, the possibility does exist that action may be brought against an employee from a different company through a personal injury claim or civil lawsuit. When working with a client, we will also look for any indication that a third-party injury claim exists.
When our attorneys review workers’ compensation cases, we often uncover otherwise undetected wage theft issues. The wage theft can occur in several ways, ranging from minimum wage violations to misclassification of employees as independent contractors, and as far as making employees work unpaid while off the clock. Our team then lets you know if any wage theft violations are detected.
It costs nothing to speak with an experienced and caring attorney at Barkan Meizlish DeRose Wentz McInerney Peifer, LLP. You can email questions to info@barkanmeizlish.com or connect with us online to set up a FREE CONSULTATION. Additionally, you can call us in southeastern Ohio at (740) 373-3875 or visit our offices at 250 Front Street, Marietta, OH 45750.
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Columbus, Cleveland, Marietta, Wooster, Lancaster, Chillicothe, Athens
“I could not be any more pleased with my experience with Jason Cox and Barkan Meizlish. The service, care, and communication with my legal counsel was outstanding and I truly appreciate the quick and thorough resolution to my case. I am grateful for the dedicated hard work of the legal team, they deserve all the thank I can give.”
-Anonymous
“Barkan Meizlish, LLP brought great attention to my case when I needed it. They fought right by my side and were fair with the entire process. Their team was a great help. I’d recommend them to anyone.” -Anonymous
“A-1 team to work with indeed” – TJoy Knice
“Sam Marcellino is a great attorney! I’m very satisfied with the outcome of my settlement. He really cares about who he represents and the condition of your health after your injury. He is also hard working and gets the job done as quick as possible. I will definitely recommend him in the future.”
– Aareona W.
“I couldn’t have asked for a better lawyer. Sam did a great job with my workers’ compensation case. He took the time to explain the process and got me a great result!” – S. Cecil
“Barkan Meizlish has bargaining and litigation experience in the public and private sector. Their firm is unique because they have decades of experiencing representing unions under the NLRA, the RLA and in the public sector.” Sarah,
Local Union President
“Barkan Meizlish’s union lawyers are always there for our members. They are an excellent resource for our staff representatives. We know we can count on them in arbitration and at the negotiating table.” Mike, International Staff Representative
“This group of lawyers are very honest, professional, and courteous. They made a really bad event a lot easier to go through. I highly recommend Leslie Albeit and Jason Cox for representation on your behalf. They sincerely have the client’s best interest at the top of their list! Thanks to leslie and Jason, and all the staff. We will never forget!” – Larry and Gloira
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