Violation of a Specific Safety Requirement | Toledo, Ohio Workers Compensation Claims Lawyer

An example of a situation when this type of compensation is awarded would be if an injury results from an employer requiring an employee to work at a certain height without the proper harnesses for the scaffolding or the workers safety. The state legislature and the state Industrial Commission require employers to follow certain workplace safety rules.

These rules are designed to safeguard the lives, health, or safety of an employee. If the employee gets hurt this type of claim can be filed, this type of claim does two things, it punishes the employer and compensates the employee. Our office helps clients fill out a report with the Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA); they oversee workplace safety issues. OSHA then investigates and cites the company if there are any violations, this report can then be used back up your claim.

If you or someone you know has been hurt while on the job in Ohio, call our Toledo, Workers Compensation Claim attorneys at 800.637.8170 for a free case evaluation or to request your free copy of The Ohio Work Injury Book.