FAQs

What Are The Characteristics Of A Workers’ Compensation Claim?

If you were injured at work and wish to file for workers’ compensation, there are several things you need to know. First and foremost, you will want to seek guidance from a work injury attorney to guide you through the process and ensure that you take all of the steps allowing you to receive the compensation that you deserve from your injury.

Self-Insured vs. State-Funded Employer

One of the things that affect Ohio workers’ compensation claims is the type of employer that you have. Your claim can differ depending on whether your employer is a state fund employer or a self-insured employer. Either way, you deserve compensation for your injuries, but the process will differ depending on the type of employer that you have.

A state fun employer has a state insurance fun so they pay a premium but do not play workers’ compensation claims directly. Those workers with state fund employers will not receive workers’ compensation money without a Bureau of Commission order.

If you have a self-insured employer, your employer would directly pay your workers’ compensation and benefits. Your employer essentially makes the decision of whether or not to pay your claim initially, and if they do not, you would file a motion and your claim would go through a hearings process.

Learn more about the different types of employers in Ohio.

How does a VSSR claim relate to your claim?

VSSR is a “Violation of a Specific Safety Requirement” and there are various codes and regulations related to it. If your employer does not comply with the codes and regulations that are outlined in the Ohio Administrative Code, injury is a likely outcome. If a worker is injured in a violation of VSSR, they are entitled to compensation.

Most of the time when VSSR is involved in a workers’ compensation claim, the worker and the employer settle the case without a hearing. If it does go to hearing, a hearing officer decides whether the case is a VSSR and how much extra money the worker is entitled to.

Read more about VSSR claims.

Workers’ Compensation Lawyers in Toledo

If you have been injured on the job and are going to file a claim for workers’ compensation, it is imperative to hire a lawyer to help you. Cases of this nature require a special knowledge specific to the practice area and a workers’ compensation lawyer can help you to ensure you are taking all of the proper steps.

To speak to one of the workers’ compensation lawyers at our office on the phone, or to set up a meeting, call 800.637.8170. We also offer the free legal resource, The Ohio Work Injury Book that helps to serve as a guide for many injured workers throughout the claims process. Request your copy over the phone or on our website.