How Do You Get Workers' Compensation?

 Workers' Compensation and You

At the Badnell & Dick Company, you can count on us to get you the compensation you deserve. With over 20 years of experience, we have successfully assisted clients in negotiating benefit rates, ensuring unpaid medical bills get paid, cross-examine employer's witnesses who contradict the client's account of what happened and obtaining a judgment of permanency to compensate for future lost wages. 

If this situation sounds similar to something you are going through after an injury or illness sustained at work, you may qualify to open a workers' compensation case. Workers' compensation is a health benefit similar to health insurance that only goes into effect when an injury or illness is sustained as a result related to their job. The system has two main components where the employer will either pay the costs of medical care, or they will pay the client to replace their wages.

Under state law, all Ohioans, with few exceptions, have a right to this compensation system. The state law also holds all employers responsible for carrying a workers' compensation policy. All employees can receive workers' compensation if they sustain a job-related injury or illness as long as they are not found to be under the influence of any kind, fighting with another employee, or breaking company policies at the time of the incident. After the incident, employees are encouraged to seek medical attention immediately, file an incident report with the company, and then file a claim.

With us, you can ensure we will fight to ensure you receive the compensation you deserve. It is better to seek an experienced attorney to help you navigate our tricky legal system than to go through yet another hardship. Seek assistance today to ensure you are compensated for your medical bills or missed wages. Visit our website to learn more!

Make your Financial Decisions Easier with Badnell & Dick

Find the Best Fit for your Bankruptcy Claim.

As many of us have figured out, life is hard. Inevitably, debts will happen, and financial decisions will become a burden. Sometimes when you fall too deeply into debt, bankruptcy will be your ultimate decision. This decision should not be hard when you already have enough on your plate, and this is where we come in. At Badnell & Dick Co. LPA, we, with 25 years of service, will gladly help you in your time of need.

We offer two types of bankruptcy claims you can make with our attorneys: chapter 7 and chapter 13. Our experienced attorneys, with offices in Columbus, Dayton, Mansfield, Lima, and Canton, make the process of filing for bankruptcy easy and accessible for all of our clients. 

Chapter 7 allows individuals to discharge their debts, giving them a fresh financial start. Examples of debts that can be discharged include medical bills, credit cards, payday loans, repossessions, and civil judgments for vehicle accidents. The process only takes four to six months, and after your case is settled, you will learn how to manage your finances.

Our other option is a chapter 13 bankruptcy claim. This is open to individuals with a regular income who wish to pay off debts throughout a period of time and discharge other debts that are not paid. The process for this type of bankruptcy takes much longer because it gives the debtor time to repay their debts, which is usually 36-60 months for the case to settle. 

Bankruptcy comes with its own set of complications. We can help make the process easier. At Badnell & Dick LPA, we have experienced attorneys in offices around Ohio to make our clients’ lives easier during this time of financial crisis. If you are experiencing financial difficulties, call us today at (800) 234-9511 or visit our website to set up a free no-obligation consultation!