During 2018, the Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation denied or dismissed 12.4 percent of all claims for replacement wages and coverage of medical bills. Looked at another way, 1 in 8 Ohio workers who suffered on-the-job injuries or accidental deaths at work, or who developed occupational illnesses, could not count on the state government program whose only purpose is to ensure that victims of unsafe workplaces do not suffer financially as well as physically. If your Ohio workers’ compensation claim has been disallowed or dismissed, a knowledgeable workers’ compensation lawyer can help you.
Barkan Meizlish DeRose Cox, LLP has been representing individuals who sustain work-related injuries across Ohio for over 60 years. Workers’ compensation claims in Columbus present many varied and challenging situations. Barkan Meizlish DeRose Cox, LLP is dedicated to providing workers with legal counsel throughout the entire administrative process and in Court. We do not represent businesses or insurance companies – only people like you and your family.
We have extensive experience representing workers across a wide spectrum of industries and occupations, including the airline industry, ground transportation, warehousing, manufacturing & assembly, construction, teachers, first responders, the service industry, health care and government service.
As a client, you are provided with an individual lawyer and paralegal that are trained and available to help with your case. We will provide representation all throughout Ohio. We encourage anyone who has sustained a workplace injury to seek the advice of counsel.
Should you decide to seek the advice of counsel, the Columbus workers’ compensation attorneys at Barkan Meizlish DeRose Cox, LLP are here to help. If you have questions about your legal rights, lawyers at Barkan Meizlish DeRose Cox, LLP will review your potential claim during a free consultation.
Workers’ compensation claims fail for many reasons. People wait too long to submit their applications. They apply within the far-too-short one-year statute of limitations but fail to include all the necessary medical evidence. More often than not, and no matter what a workers’ compensation applicant does, the person’s employer contests the claim.
Businesses hate seeing their employees receive workers’ compensation benefits because each successful claim potentially increases their insurance rates. Consequently, managers and supervisors will try all kinds of arguments to convince the workers’ compensation program that an employee either was not doing authorized work or ignored some rule and harmed themselves.
The high rate of rejected workers’ compensation claims just inspires Barkan Meizlish DeRose Cox, LLP to fight even harder for their clients. We only assist workers, never businesses or insurance companies, and we have taken cases from nearly every industry—airlines, trucking, warehousing, manufacturing and assembly, construction, education, police, firefighter, emergency medical services, health care, retail, restaurants, and hospitality, and government service.
We involve ourselves in each stage of the application and appeals process. We help clients file accident or incident reports, assist with completing workers’ compensation application forms, and facilitate the collection and submission of medical records. Should a client have his or her application denied, we are ready to file appeals, gather additional evidence, and stand ready to take on the Bureau of Workers’ Compensation to secure the needed replacement wages and medical care.
We also examine the facts of each workers’ compensation case to see if grounds exist for filing a third-party personal injury or wrongful death claim. The laws of Ohio make it nearly impossible for employees to sue their employers for job-related injuries, but the maker of a defective tool or a negligent driver can absolutely be held accountable for harming a person who was just doing his or her job.
A final reason to partner with Barkan Meizlish DeRose Cox, LLP is that too many employers retaliate against employees who file injury or illness claims and call attention to safety issues. Even though it is illegal to demote, reassign, or fire an employee for exercising his or her rights under the Ohio law, we have seen this happen all too frequently. Fortunately for our clients, our employment law attorneys do not shy away from workplace retaliation and wrongful termination lawsuits.
Our law firm has spent more than 60 years representing and advising injured and sick workers, as well as the loved ones of workers who died on the job. To learn how we can help you, call one of our attorneys at (614) 221-4221 to schedule a FREE CONSULTATION. You can also set up an appointment online or email specific questions to info@barkanmeizlish.com.
“Bob DeRose was a huge help in getting my complaint settled. They were responsive and a huge help with all my questions. Would recommend them to anyone who needs help!”
My experience with this Law firm was phenomenal. I found my way into their offices after an unexpected workplace injury. Initially I was clueless about their performance.
The fact that I was not merely looking out for a supplement for my financial budget, I was simply there to explore whatever compensation was due me since the injury legitimately occcured “during and in the course of my employment”.
After an initial visit to the offices where the necessary documentation were initiated, the rest were simply a phone call for updates. Sometimes it was even needless.
They frankly discussed the pathway as well as the unpredictability of the timing for the process.This was necessary. I took that in good faith. The fact that there was no upfront payment was also a good thing.
Without monitoring my calendar, I waited patiently for the various
phases of the process to unfold.
Finally the claim was settled with so much transparency. The unpredictable journey ended with a check delivered to my mailbox.
In fact communications from this Law office is always expedient. The Front Desk Associate was very helpful and polite at all times. My attorney’s paralegal was always available to play her part whenever necessary.“
“They are top-notch attorneys who are experts in their fields. They do great work and are easy to work with. They care about their clients and always try to do the best job possible for them.”
“I had an amazing experience working with Sandy and Robin on my case. Robin was just a short email or call away from all of my questions. The communication I had with Sandy was just as great. Both Sandy and Robin made sure I knew exactly what was going on with my case at all times. I will be recommending them to others. If I ever need help legal matters in the future, I know I can get the help from Sandy Meizlish.”
“Hi Mr. Sanford A. Meizlish,
Just want to thank you and Robin Griffin for taking care of my case. You were very helpful from my very first call. I appreciate it very much.” – Marina S. (email published with permission)
“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.”
“Barkan Meizlish DeRose Cox, 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.”
“A-1 team to work with indeed”
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