A workplace accident can injure any employee at any time. While some jobs certainly put people at heightened risk, every worksite poses some danger for slips, falls, vehicle accidents, toxic exposures, fires, and, sadly, workplace violence.
Is your Ohio employer failing to recognize your serious workplace injury? Call workers compensation lawyer at Barkan Meizlish Law Firm in Ohio.
When you suffer a work-related injury or develop an occupational illness, you should be able to secure workers’ compensation benefits. As workers comp lawyers, however, we know that employees can encounter many obstacles when they apply for funds to cover their medical expenses, replace a portion of their lost wages, and compensate them for a long-term problem like an amputation or scarring.
Neither employers nor the Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation appreciate having to pay out on claims. Both organizations can be expected to question applicants and look for every reason to deny benefits. They will enforce the strict one-year statute of limitations, debating even exactly when an injury occurred or disease symptoms became debilitating. They may also deny the fact that an injury occurred while the applicant was doing his or her job.
After clearing those initial hurdles, applicants for workers’ comp benefits may also find themselves accused of intentionally harming themselves, or ignoring clearly communicated safety rules, or outright breaking the law. Faced with such resistance, partnering with an experienced workers compensation attorney to prepare and submit paperwork, collect and organize medical records, and pursue appeals of denials of benefits will make sense.
Problems for injured and ill workers do not always begin and end with the workers’ comp claims process. They may need to defend themselves against retaliation from managers and co-workers who do not appreciate having safety problems reported and investigated. Despite the existence of federal and states laws that prohibit it, we have seen many of clients get fired, demoted, reassigned, or bullied after they applied for workers’ comp. When that happens, a Barkan Meizlish DeRose Cox, LLP, workers compensation attorney, can fight for a client’s rights as an employee and whistleblower.
On a more positive note, workplace accidents involving vehicle crashes, faulty tools, or negligence by an employee of a different company may provide grounds for filing a personal injury insurance claim or civil lawsuit. Taking such legal action is not always possible, and we understand when a client decides not to add to his or her concerns over receiving workers’ compensation benefits. But, upon request, we will look into pursuing what are called third-party claims.
workers’ compensation lawyers with Barkan Meizlish DeRose Cox, LLP, serve residents of Fairfield County and central Ohio. We offer FREE CONSULTATIONS and answer questions by email at info@barkanmeizlish.com. To set up an appointment, complete this online contact form or call us at (614) 221-4221.
“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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