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!

What Do Personal Injury Attorneys Do?

 Personal Injury Attorneys Work For You.

Our Personal Injury Attorneys at Badnell & Dick Co., LPA, have a combined experience of thirty years negotiating and working with insurance companies to get you what you deserve out of your claim. We do not work with or for insurance companies; we only work for you and strive to bring you the compensation you deserve while also allowing you time to recover from your injury. We take so much pride in our work, we do not see a dime of what you pay us until we succeed in recovering money for you!

So, you may be wondering, when is a personal injury attorney needed? Many times, in instances such as car accidents or any other situation when an individual is a victim of an injury, they can seek legal help to receive financial compensation. This could be used to cover damages, medical bills, or compensation for missed work time. 

Additionally, personal injury attorneys specialize in tort law. This type of specialization covers instances where one loses income, suffers mental or physical pain, or damages property. In the context of what most personal attorneys work for is a negligent tort, these are common accidents ranging from motor vehicle collisions to slip and fall cases. When a client faces this kind of accidental mistreatment, they often miss time at work recovering from the incident or lose money paying for medical bills. That is what we are here for, we want to ensure you walk out of the courtroom without worry of how you will pay your bills. It is not your fault that accidents happen and we promise to make it right.

Common encounters with personal injury attorneys consist of them assessing your situation first. They will explain how much time you have to file a lawsuit and explain your rights to you. As the case goes on, they will advise you by explaining complex legal terms and phrases, then they work for you by representing you in court and presenting your case. 

A personal injury attorney does more than you may think. They start and end your case working as hard as they can to see you get the compensation you deserve. And, if they fail, they do not see a dime until you do. We will be here for you, let us work your case today. Visit our website to read more about our dedicated attorneys or call us at 800-234-9511 to talk about your situation!

The Do's and Dont's of Workers Compensation

 

 It can be difficult to make the decision to file for workers compensation added with the chance that your job may not have everything set up to be able to handle your injury. You may ask yourself "Is it even worth it to file?" You should rely on a simple rule of thumb when deciding on whether or not to file and that is, if an injury is sustained at your job or within the scope of you working there, including occupational accidents, diseases, trauma, injuries or illnesses caused by exposure to work activities or chemicals, then you need to file. At Badnell and Dick we are dedicated to getting you the cold hard cash you deserve to help cover your costs while you are out of work. So let’s say that you have chosen to file, here is a list of Do's and Don'ts that will help ensure that you get your full compensation. 

Do's

• Be sure to report the accident and ANY injuries sustained to your employer. Give them an in-depth description of what happened and who was there or involved.
• Get a written or verbal testimony by someone who may have witnessed the accident happening. This can help you by acting as evidence just in case the insurance tries to deny your claim.
• Make sure you include ALL your injuries on your report, no matter how minor or major they are. It is better to have everything wrong covered, than find out something happened later due to the issue worsening. 
• Double check to make sure that someone filed the incident report and that they have accurately filled it out. 
• Remember there is a time limit on how long you must file a claim, usually you have 30 to 45 days from when the accident happened to file. 
• If you have persistent pain and need to see a doctor, for the treatment to be covered by the insurance you must not cancel any appointments and follow the doctors’ orders directly. 
• Make sure that you keep a thorough and organized record of everything that happens. That means medical receipts, doctor visits, medication expenses, and any written correspondence between you and the insurance company. 

Don'ts 

• Do not discuss your case with anyone outside the necessary party and do not let anyone talk you out of reporting the incident. 
• Do not be persuaded into signing a release form for any reason, especially because it could potentially release your employer and the insurance carrier from liability. 
• Just like the release form do not sign a medical form for any reason, this could give the insurance company access to your medical records, which they do not have permission to see otherwise. 
• If you are medically unstable, do not think about settling your case based off of this. You want to make sure that not only your physical state is well but your mental state also before settling on an amount of compensation.
• and most importantly, do not settle your case before talking with your attorney and going through all your options. 

These tips are just a few pointers to getting the most out of what you deserve from filing for workers compensation. If you or someone you know is looking to file, get ahold of Badnell and Dick, (800)-234-9511, or visit us online. We will work hard to win you the money you deserve.