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1. TIMELINE OF AN OHIO WORKER’S COMPENSATION CLAIM Ohio’s worker’s compensation (“worker’s comp”) system provides benefits to workers who suffer on-the-job injuries or occupational illnesses. These benefits are available regardless of who is at fault, as long as it was work-related. The following timeline shows how a claim might work. A Toledo worker's compensation attorney can help you with your particular case.1 REPORT YOUR INJURY TO YOUR EMPLOYER Ohio requires you to follow your employer’s written worker’s comp claim policies. Most employers require workers to report work- related injuries. The report should be in writing. Your employer might have a specific form you must use. 2 SEEK TREATMENT You should seek medical treatment as soon as possible after the injury or illness. If your injury is severe or life-threatening, you should do this before you do anything else. 3 4 5 6 7 GATHER INFORMATION The more documentation you can provide with your claim, the better. Medical records, for example, can show the extent of your injuries and your ongoing need for care. Documents from a physical therapist can help establish when — or if — you can return to work. A Toledo personal injury attorney can help gather the evidence you need. FILE A WORKER’S COMP CLAIM You must file a First Report of Injury with the Ohio Bureau of Workers Compensation (BWC) within: One year of your injury; or Two years from the date you were diagnosed with or learned of an occupational disease. SUBMIT ADDITIONAL INFORMATION The BWC has twenty-eight days to respond to your claim. They often ask for more info- rmation. A prompt response to such a request is essential to your claim’s chances of success. Your Toledo worker’s comp lawyer can help. RECEIVE A DECISION The BWC will eventually notify you that it has approved or denied your claim. APPEAL A DENIAL OF YOUR CLAIM If the BWC denies your claim, you have fourteen days to file an appeal with the Ohio Industrial Commission (IC). The appeals process starts with a hearing before a BWC officer. You may appeal from there to a panel of IC administrators. If you have suffered an on-the-job injury in Ohio, a Toledo personal injury lawyer from Spitler & Williams-Young can help you make a worker’s comp claim. Contact us today 419-863-2211 info@spitlerwilliams-young.law