Cincinnati Work Injury Lawyers

No one should have to suffer through a work injury. Unfortunately, work injuries are a fairly common occurrence, and when they occur, taking care of costs related to those injuries is the responsibility of the employer. The workers compensation system arose from an agreement between workers and employers that, regardless of who is at fault for an injury, an employer is responsible for the results of that injury.  Therefore, any injury suffered during the course of a person’s employment should be covered by workers’ compensation.  Do not let your employer convince you otherwise; if you suffer an injury at work, you should pursue a claim through the state workers compensation system.

Pursuing a workers’ compensation claim related to a work injury is always a good idea, as it is the best way to protect oneself against long term expenses that can arise from a work injury.  The workers’ compensation system covers most of the expenses that arise from a work injury.  The system should cover any medical bills arising from the injury for as long as those bills need to be covered.  The system also should cover lost wages related to an injury, whether those be lost earnings related to time lost due to an injury, or wages lost if one has to take a lower paying job because of limitations arising from an injury.  Workers’ compensation has additional benefits that might be available depending on other circumstances as well.

While medical bills and compensation should be covered by the workers compensation system, it is not always easy to get the benefits you deserve.  The Ohio Bureau of Workers Compensation and/or a person’s employer often present obstacles for getting the coverage an injured person needs.  Do not let this prevent you from pursuing your claim.  Adverse parties in the workers’ compensation system want you to avoid filing a claim or to stop pursuing a claim you already have.  This is in their best interest, because they save money, but it is in your best interest to pursue your claim.  There are a number of reasons pursuing your claim is in your best interest.  First, if you are hurt at work, you are entitled to coverage.  100% of your bills should be paid under the claim and you should get lost wages as well. Moreover, the only way to protect yourself in the long term is to pursue your claim.  Work injuries have the potential to hinder a person for many years, and the injured worker might not know when they first get hurt how bad the injury is.  Pursuing the claim under workers compensation can give you long term protection if your injury gives you long term problems.  It is best to consult an attorney as to how to best protect yourself long term within a system that is often difficult to deal with.  Finally, workers’ compensation can provide employment protections that an injured worker will not have if he/she does not pursue his/her claim.  Employers have to pay for time off related to an injury if you pursue a workers compensation claim, and do not if no claim is filed.  Moreover, employers cannot fire you for getting hurt at work, and if no claim is filed, it may actually be easier to terminate a person who cannot do his or her job.

Do not let anyone convince you that you should not pursue your workers’ compensation claim and do not let the difficulty of navigating the workers’ compensation system make you give up on your claim.  If you get hurt at work, you should pursue a claim.  The workers’ compensation system exists to protect individuals who get hurt at work.  You will probably need help to protect yourself once a claim is filed, but attorneys like those at the Harris Firm can help you get the coverage you deserve and help make sure you are protected for the long term.