A Hybrid of Worker’s Compensation and Personal Injury.
Charles J. Cochran, Jr. | May 9, 2009
The interworking of the damages argument in a case composed of both Negligence and Worker’s Compensation.
Are you leaving money on the table in your Ohio workers compensation claim?
Charles J. Cochran, Jr. | April 6, 2009
If you are injured in a work related accident in the State of Ohio and some or all of your injuries have some permanency involved with them you may be entitled to file an application for permanent partial disability and recover for your loss.
Retaliation in Ohio Worker’s Compensation
Charles J. Cochran, Jr. | March 21, 2009
In Ohio if you believe that your Employer has discriminated against you because you have filed a Worker’s Compensation Claim then you only have 90 days to act on it.
Workers Compensation and Statutory Subrogation
Charles J. Cochran, Jr. | February 27, 2009
The Ohio Bureau Workers Compensation or a Self-Insured Employer may have a legal right to be repaid out of the Settlement amount you receive from an Automobile Accident. This right is automatic and if you do not see to the repayment now you may need to do it later and it could cost you more money by delaying your actions.
Is a Workers Compensation Permanent Partial Award really permanent?
Charles J. Cochran, Jr. | February 27, 2009
In the past unless fraud or mistake was involved the Ohio Bureau of Workers Compensation has not sought to have Permanent Partial Disability awards set aside. It appears that policy has changed and it could impact Injured Workers, Attorneys, Employers and even the Ohio Bureau of Workers Compensation itself.