What is workers compensation | Toledo Ohio workers compensation lawyer

Workers Compensation, also known as workers comp or workmans comp, is a set of state laws designed to protect people that have been injured or disabled in the work place.  Fixed monetary values are awarded to employees with medical bills and lost wages as a result of injury at the work place.  For those workers killed on the job, benefits are also provided to beneficiaries of workers.  These laws have been created to protect employers and employees.  In order to prevent injured workers from abusing the system, the monetary values are limited and fixed.

Workers Compensation acts provide a system for hearings and judicial decisions by administrative law judges.  General damages for pain and suffering are not included.  If an injured worker feels as though there was a significant amount of damage due to negligence, he/she may waive their right to workers compensation and instead chose to sue the employer.  The injured person also has the right to sue a third party that may have contributed to the injury or illness. 

Employers can carry workers compensation insurance but there are federal programs to aid those injured in a workplace without insurance.  In many circumstances, the injured worker is covered for accidents that occur as a result of negligence.  The employer/employee may have to undergo job retraining for safety purposes after a workplace accident.

State laws regarding workers compensation varies from state to state and it also varies in different industries.  It is important to seek out a lawyer who is knowledgeable in both industry and state laws.

If you or someone you know has been injured or hurt at work you need information. Contact our Ohio Workers Compensation lawyers at 800.637.8170 to order your free copy of “The Ohio Workers Compensation Book”.