WORKERS' COMPENSATION

Butkovich & Crosthwaite is well-suited to handle your Workers' Compensation case. We have over 70 years of combined attorney experience. We have represented thousands of individuals who have suffered injuries on the job, and attended tens of thousands of Workers' Compensation hearings before the Industrial Commission of Ohio.

We have extensive/experienced litigators on staff who have represented individuals in cases pending in the Court of Common Pleas, the Court of Appeals, and the Supreme Court of Ohio. We have successfully settled thousands of claims with the Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation, Self-Insured Employers, and the Attorney General of Ohio.

How do I file a claim?
In order to receive benefits you must file an application (First Report of Injury or FROI) with the Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation. A claim application may be obtained from the employer or you can file a claim directly with BWC in person, on-line or by mail. Upon filing the application, you will receive a claim number from BWC. That number should be submitted to all medical providers so medical bills can be sent directly to BWC for payment through your claim. After receiving your application for benefits, BWC will then issue an order either granting or denying the allowance of your claim. Either the injured worker or the employer can file an appeal to the BWC order if they disagree with any portion of the order. An appeal must be filed within 14 days or the decision of the BWC will become final.

What compensation can I expect to receive?
You may be eligible to apply for various types of compensation to make up for lost wages while you are recovering from your injuries or for any permanent physical or psychological impairments caused by the injury. If your injuries prevent you from returning to work in any capacity, you may be eligible to file for a lifetime award. An experienced attorney can help you pursue all awards of compensation that you are entitled to receive as a result of your work-related injury.

Who is covered under the Workers' Compensation laws in Ohio?
Generally, any employee who sustains an injury in the course of his/her employment will be eligible to file a claim for benefits with the state of Ohio or directly with their employer.

Is there a time limit within which to file a claim?
Yes. Generally, you have two years from the date of the injury within which to file a claim. Failure to file a claim within two years of the date of injury may lead to the claim being disallowed.