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Legal Help for the Injured
Workplace accidents are very common in Toledo and throughout Ohio. You can suddenly find yourself in the middle of a terrible accident in a workshop, on the road, or even in an office building.
Many victims do not know what to do after being hurt on the job. You may not return to work for a long time, and your medical bills and daily expenses will keep adding up. You need an advocate who understands the legal process that follows a bad work accident.
Our Toledo work injury lawyers have represented many victims who have suffered harm at work through no fault of their own. We know that you and your family cannot wait for help. It’s important that you contact your lawyer without delay if you or a loved one are in this difficult position.
Contact Kisling, Nestico & Redick to speak with a work injury lawyer in Toledo about your case and how we can help you recover injury damages. Contact us today at (419) 324-8205.
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The Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation handles tens of thousands of new injured-worker claims every year, and it’s likely that many other injuries go unreported.
Some of the victims in these accidents are badly hurt; the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics counted 165 fatal work injuries in Ohio in 2024 alone.
Workers in northwest Ohio are frequently rushed to hospitals such as the University of Toledo Medical Center with injuries sustained while on the job. Many types of employment are considered to be dangerous, but victims are frequently injured in routine situations at jobs that are thought to be safe.
Our Toledo work injury attorneys have represented many people hurt on the job. Every case is different, and it’s important for us to understand exactly what happened if we are to recover all of the compensation that our clients deserve. We have seen workplace injuries caused by the following:
Your workplace accident can be devastating, and it’s possible that you are still in danger in the moments after you are injured. Get yourself to safety as soon as possible. This may be difficult, and many injured people are unable to move or easily get to a safe location.
Other injuries seem relatively minor, but you still must address them and seek appropriate help. Physical damage can often worsen over the days and weeks following an accident. Victims who do not seek medical attention sometimes find themselves with pain that gets worse and becomes debilitating over time.
Every workplace injury is different. You might be able to walk away from your incident at first, or you might immediately know that your life is in danger. Steps that you should take after an accident on the job include:
Fight for Everything You’re Owed
The legal process following an accident at work can be complex. You might not know who is at fault for your injury or how you will get the help you badly need.
State law may require you to file a claim under Ohio’s workers comp system. Being a no-fault process, your lawyer may be able to secure compensation without having to prove who holds liability.
However, workers comp is only for actual employees, not independent contractors or certain domestic or agricultural workers. Furthermore, you cannot recover for non-monetary damages such as pain or emotional distress.
Workers’ compensation insurance is only for financial losses related to things such as medical bills and lost wages.
An Ohio workers’ compensation claim follows a defined path through the state’s Bureau of Workers’ Compensation (BWC). It starts when you report the injury to your employer and get medical care; your first visit can be with any provider, and after that your treatment continues with a BWC-certified physician. A First Report of Injury is filed with the BWC, by you, your employer, or the treating provider, and your employer then certifies or rejects the claim. The BWC issues a decision allowing or denying it, and if either side disputes that decision, the case moves to hearings before the Ohio Industrial Commission. Our team handles the BWC claims process at every one of these steps.
An allowed claim opens the door to several benefit types: coverage of your injury-related medical treatment, temporary total disability payments while you cannot work, permanent partial awards when an injury leaves lasting impairment, and wage loss benefits when you return to work earning less because of the injury. Which workers comp benefits apply depends on your injury and your recovery, and getting the right ones approved is much of the fight.
A denial is the beginning of the appeal process, not the end of your claim. Appeals go to the Ohio Industrial Commission, which hears disputed claims in up to three steps: first before a District Hearing Officer, then before a Staff Hearing Officer, and finally, at the Commission’s discretion, before the Commissioners themselves. Each appeal must be filed within 14 days of receiving the prior decision, and certain disputes can continue into court after the Commission. The deadlines are short and the hearings move fast, which is why denied workers comp claims deserve a lawyer’s attention immediately.
Your lawyer may also pursue a personal injury claim against the negligent party in your accident. Unlike workmen’s comp, this case would require your lawyer to show how the other party’s negligence directly resulted in your harm.
This claim for damages can be done if workers’ comp does not apply to you, or it can be done as a third-party claim in addition to a workers’ compensation action.
Third-party actions are those where you are not seeking damages from your employer but instead from a third party who you believe is responsible for your injuries.
Our Toledo work injury lawyers can use a third-party claim to recover the following:
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Since our inception in 2005, Kisling, Nestico & Redick has been dedicated to helping personal injury victims fight for the compensation they deserve after an accident affects their way of life. We have helped more than 10,000 people, and we’re ready to keep fighting for Ohioans and anyone who deserves compensation for their personal injury claims.
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It’s important to act without delay after a workplace injury because the impact on your life can be significant. It may be difficult to return to work, and your injuries may make routine tasks impossible.
Contact an experienced personal injury and work injury attorney to help you and your family seek compensation after being hurt on the job.
Your legal counsel must understand how to investigate your accident, negotiate with insurance companies, and recover damages in court if no acceptable financial settlement is offered. Our Toledo work injury lawyers have helped many victims in your position.
We will work with your doctors, first responders, and witnesses to build a strong case for your damages. Ohio’s statute of limitations law requires you to contact your lawyer as soon as possible. Personal injury claims must be filed within two years, but workers’ compensation actions must begin within one year. You need a lawyer who understands this complex process.
You should always prepare for the possibility of going to court. However, if your attorney can work with the insurance company to obtain an injury settlement that meets your needs, you may be able to avoid going to trial.
Under Ohio Law, the statute of limitations for worker’s compensation claims, is one year. However, if you are pursuing a work injury claim due to an occupational disease, the statute of limitations could be extended up to two years. Those seeking third-party liability claims must adhere to Ohio’s two-year personal injury statute of limitations.
Ohio follows a modified comparative negligence system. If you are partially responsible for your work accident, you will not be barred from recovering compensation if your degree of liability does not exceed 50%.
Partly. For your first visit after a workplace injury, you can see any doctor. After that, your ongoing treatment must be with a BWC-certified provider for the workers’ compensation system to cover it, and you have the right to choose or change your physician of record among certified providers, even if your employer suggests someone else. Staying with a non-certified doctor can leave you responsible for the bills.
The time it takes to resolve a work injury claim can vary depending on whether you seek worker’s comp benefits, a third-party claim, or SSD. Based on the complexity of your case, it could take as little as a few months to as long as several years. Speaking with an attorney is the best way to gauge what to expect.
