Columbus Workers Compensation Attorney
At Agee, Clymer, Mitchell & Laret we are fair, experienced and driven to obtain the best results for our clients. We offer more than 70 years of experience in the following practice areas:
- Social Security Disability (SSDI)
- Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
- Long Term Disability (LTD)
- Workers’ Compensation
- Intentional Tort Liability
- Public Employees Retirement System
- Personal Injury
Your injury or disability has had a serious impact on you and your loved ones. You deserve qualified representation to compensate for your injury. Our firm has worked with government agencies responsible for workers’ compensation and disability benefits for the past 50 years. Better than anyone else, our firm has the knowledge and experience to compensate your injury with the appropriate agencies in Ohio. Whether you require benefits from a state agency in Ohio, federal Social Security Administration, or private employer, our firm has fought them all and won. We are employee advocates who do not rest until our clients receive the benefits they deserve.
For more information please call us at our toll free number at 866-778-1411 or visit our website www.ohioworkerscomplawyer.com.
If I am injured at work, where can I file my injury claim?
The Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation handles the administrative functions of the Ohio Workers' Compensation system. The Bureau has limited decision making powers, mainly related to the initial allowance of a claim. The Bureau handles the processing of claims and the payment of money. The majority of the decision-making functions in the workers' compensation system are handled by the Industrial Commission. The Industrial Commission is responsible for decision-making when there is a contested issue in a claim. Our office is located two blocks form the Industrial Commission office.
What can I do if I am not satisfied with the Industrial Commission’s decision?
There are three levels of decision-making in the Industrial Commission: District Hearing Officers (DHO), Staff Hearing Officers (SHO), and a three member board called the Industrial Commission. If a party is not happy with a decision, an appeal can be filed. Appeals from the DHO are heard by the SHO. An SHO decision may be appealed to the three-member Industrial Commission, but very few appeals are heard by the Industrial Commission itself.
Do I need an attorney if I am injured at work?
Any time you are injured, you have the right to be represented by an attorney, especially if you were injured at work. Our workers’ compensation lawyers will assist you in properly protecting your claim. Each state has different Workers' Compensation Laws. While individuals can sometimes represent themselves in these matters, securing experienced legal counsel is the best way to protect your legal rights. Attorney's fees for representing an injured employee are usually paid out of the settlement or award. These are usually a percentage of the monetary recovery awarded to the injured employee. They may range from 5% to 33 1/3% of the award, depending on the complexity of the case and the award sought.
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