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Q: I am a 50 year old truck driver. I've been on workers comp since I fell out of truck on January 31, 2017. Some of my inj

Was injured after falling from truck. Some of my additional allowances were denied by ic. Going to common pleas Court. My doctor has set surgery date for lumbar fusion. I am using my own insurance for this. He says I will also need surgery for neck. I have pre-trial set for November. Then jury... View More

Matthew S Flemming
Matthew S Flemming
answered on Jan 8, 2018

If you do not have an attorney, I strongly recommend consulting with one prior to to trial. If there is not a doctor's deposition that testifies about the fall and the injuries it caused, there may be an issue showing what you need to in order to have your claim and the conditions you are... View More

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Q: I work in Ohio and sprained my wrist at work two weeks ago. Can I still report this injury to my boss for workers comp?

My wrist is getting worse and I may need to see a doctor. Is there a time limit to when I need to report my injury to my employer?

Peter N. Munsing
Peter N. Munsing
answered on Mar 3, 2017

Yesterday. If it's too late for that now.

2 Answers | Asked in Employment Law, Personal Injury and Workers' Compensation for Ohio on
Q: Can my wife sue her workplace?
Peter N. Munsing
Peter N. Munsing
answered on Dec 7, 2016

Generally the only claim she has for an injury is workers compensation. However if her claim is related to the conditions of employment that may be something that is covered by the law. Suggest she contact a member of the Ohio Assn for Justice who handles Employment issues or Workers Compensation... View More

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Q: Am i eligible I broke my ankle while walking to car in their driveway fell off step?
Matthew Williams
Matthew Williams
answered on Jun 23, 2016

Eligible for what? Disability? There isn't enough information here. Whose driveway? Why were you there? Etc.

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Q: I live in OHIO but work in PA and need a workers compensation attorney can i get a attorney from Ohio .

Can I use a Ohio attorney or do I have to get a attorney from PA.

Matthew Williams
Matthew Williams
answered on Oct 6, 2015

You will most likely need an attorney who is licensed in PA. Particularly if you live close to border, there may be some Ohio based attorneys who are licensed in both states. Make some calls.

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Q: I settled a workers comp claim and I have yet to receive my money but they closed my medical already.

Do they have to pay interest on my claim since they are taking so long to issue my check?

Ed Malek
Ed Malek
answered on May 5, 2015

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Q: My question is regarding my own situation. In 2007 I was incarserated for 4 days and was recieving temporary total comp.

My question is now obwc is trying to keep 4 days of what I was recieving after all that time. My injury lawyer represented me the other day and its being brought under interlacutory advisement. Just wanted to ask another opinion before the order comes out.

Matthew Williams
Matthew Williams
answered on Feb 2, 2015

You need to speak with your attorney. He or she knows the fact. I don't. It's that simple. If they want to keep 4 days because you were in jail, and that's the end of it. It may be best to let sleeping dogs lie, but you need to consult with your attorney.

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Q: Can my lawyer settle a workers comp case without me present?
Matthew Williams
Matthew Williams
answered on Jan 28, 2015

If you give your attorney authority to enter into a settlement arrangement, he or she should be able to settle a case on your behalf. You may be required to sign some documents, but that can be done through the mail.

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