Ohio Workers' Compensation Laws are designed to protect injured workers. Workers' compensation in Ohio is a No-fault law. This means that any time a worker is injured in the course and scope of employment, workers' compensation coverage may be available. As an example, if you are driving the company truck and fall asleep at the wheel and you sustain an injury you will be covered under Ohio Workers' compensation. But, if you intentionally drive the company truck into a tree in order to cause self inflicted injury, there is no workers' compensation coverage. Self inflicted or intentionally caused injuries are not covered.

In order to take advantage of the law, you must protect your rights. As against your employer, Workers' compensation benefits are usually an employee's exclusive remedy. This means that, usually, you can seek to receive only workers' compensation benefits and are barred from suing your employer, even if the injury was the employer's fault.

However, you may have a claim against other persons in addition to receiving workers' compensation benefits from your employer. Additionally, in some instances, you may have an additional claim against the employer for an intentional tort. You must consult with an attorney to determine if you may have an intentional tort claim against your employer!


It is essential in any workers' compensation accident to build a proper foundation under for claim so that you can best protect your rights to receive benefits and other compensation.

If you have been injured on the job, you should immediately tell a co-worker, supervisor, your boss, or the personnel department immediately. Make a written incident report and always ask for a copy. Try to get the names of any co-workers that may have witnessed the incident or who assisted you immediately after the incident.

Get medical attention - and make sure you tell the doctor and anyone who is rendering medical treatment to you that you were hurt on the job and all of the body parts you injured and then seek legal advice from a certified Ohio Workers' Compensation Specialist Attorney.

Don't rely on the your employer, your employer's workers' compensation representative, your employer's attorney or your workers' compensation claims examiner. None of these people represent your legal interests!!

Your lawyer works for you and has your legal interests at heart. You want someone representing you, not someone who is being paid by "the other guy" whose interests most likely are not the same as your interests.


As with all things legal in nature, in order to take advantage of the benefits available to you, you should take the necessary steps to protect your rights to workers' compensation benefits.

There are many benefits to which you may be entitled under Ohio Worker's Comepnsation Law.
It is important for you to discuss these benefits and your right to compensation with an experienced certified workers' compensation specialist attorney. You need an experienced lawyer working for you and not a lawyer who is being paid by your employer or some other third party.

It is essential that you build a proper foundation for your claim. Should you require benefits or compensation over a long period of time do not be afraid to enforce your legal rights and obtain the proper legal help to assist you with your claim.


If you have suffered a work-related injury you should seek legal advice from an attorney who specializes in Ohio workers' compensation law.