In The National Law Review article, “Changes to Ohio’s Workers’ Compensation Statutes Expected to Benefit Employers”, Melissa Black, the author writes about new policy changes that affect VSSR workers’ compensation claims. A VSSR claim is a claim that arises due to an employer’s violation of specific safety requirements. This type of claim penalizes the employer for not adhering to strict …
New Case Law In Ohio Impacts Attorneys’ Liens
What is an attorney lien and what does it mean for your personal injury case? The article posted by Lexology.com, written by Goldberg Segalla titled: “Ohio Supreme Court Holds Insurers Not Responsible For Charging Liens” discusses a new ruling which impacts attorney liens in the state of Ohio. First and foremost what is an attorney’s lien? A lien is basically …
New Concussion Protocol for Ohio’s Injured Workers
The cited article written by Roetzel & Andress and published by JDSupra.com, talks about new rule recently implemented in regard to concussions sustained as a result of a work related injury. Prior to this new rule, there were no specific rules regarding concussions. The new rule states that any treatment within 6 months of a work sustain head injury would …
Ohio’s Bureau of Workers’ Compensation Also Impacted by COVID-19
“Coronavirus Already Sparking Workers’ Comp Claims” written by Ed Gallek, posted by Fox8.com reflects on the emerging impact that the Coronavirus will have on Ohio’s Bureau of Workers’ Compensation in the months to come. Already the Bureau is reporting that 18 workers compensation claims have been filed related to COVID-19. Most of these claims are still in the investigation phase. …
The Impact of the Workers’ Compensation One Year Statute of Limitations In Ohio
The cited article by Anthony “T.J” Jagoditz posted by The National Law Review reflects on past changes to the Ohio Workers’ Compensation Statute of Limitations. In October of 2017 the amendment to change the Statute of Limitations from two years to one took effect. That means that an injured worker in the state of Ohio must report their work related …
Update on Potential Workers Compensation Changes
This article, written by Jermey Pelzer and published by Cleveland.com, provides an update to a previous blog post that can be found here in where the Ohio Senate sits on the new two year budget plan which included changes in Ohio’s Workers’ Compensation rules and regulations. On June 6th the Senate voted to pass a 17 day budget extension so …
Potential Workers Compensation Changes
The referenced article written by Angela Childers and published by BusinessInsurance.com introduces changes in Ohio’s Workers’ Compensation legislation. House Bill 80 was passed through The Ohio House of Representatives on June 6, 2019 and will now be considered by the state Senate. One implementation is sparking controversy; injured workers will now be asked to acknowledge that they are a citizen. …
Subrogation and Workers Compensation
The article written by Mick Proxmire and Kenton Steele published by JDSpura.com delves into the recent Ohio Supreme Court Decision regarding subrogation and what this decision means for your workers compensation and personal injury claim. Subrogation in regard to workers compensation and personal injury is generally when an insurance company or other entity pays medical expenses on behalf of an …
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