TIPS THAT COULD HELP YOUR OHIO WORK INJURY CASE Part 3 | Findlay, OH Work Injury Attorneys.

In Toledo, the Industrial Commission is housed downtown in One Government Center. A large waiting area anchors the office, and a number of small rooms where cases are heard line the periphery.

Rather than having a judge preside over a case, a hearing officer will review the facts of each claim by reviewing medical reports and listening to lawyers or representatives of each party. In some cases, the hearing officer will take sworn testimony by the injured worker or from a representative of the employer. A finding may be issued on the spot, or the officer may take additional time to review all the evidence before coming to a decision.

Here are some more of our suggestions about some issues you may want to consider:

Lost wages: When you seek temporary total disability benefits, you need to make sure your doctor files a C-84 form with the BWC so you can be compensated for your lost wages. Sometimes doctors forget to do this, so you need to request it or have your attorney work with your doctor's office.

Wage differential claims: If your injury causes a reduction in your work hours or your rate of pay, you can file for wage differential benefits to help compensate you for the difference. The same concept holds true if your injury causes you to change employers and you are working for less pay or fewer hours than you were at your previous job.

Contested hearings: If your employer opposes your claim or a portion of your claim, there may be a contested hearing on the issue. In this situation, you really need an attorney that handles a lot of workers' compensation cases. You need someone who knows what arguments to make for a particular situation in order to portray your situation in the best light possible with the hearing officer.

If you or someone you know has suffered injury at the workplace contact our Toledo, Ohio work injury attorneys to order your FREE copy of The Ohio Work Injury Book.