Workers' compensation lawyers in Ohio
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Workers’ compensation lawyers near Ohio
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Nurenberg Paris
600 Superior Avenue E. Ste 1200, Cleveland, OH 44114
Nurenberg Paris has been serving injured Ohio residents since 1928. Clients say the team is patient, kind, and willing to take extra time to answer questions about the workers' comp process. Nurenberg Paris offers free consultations and doesn't charge upfront fees.
Hoffman Legal Group
24100 Chagrin Blvd, Beachwood, Ohio 44122
Hoffman Legal Group has represented injured Ohio residents for more than two decades. Clients describe the team as kind, professional, and communicative. They return calls quickly and make sure clients understand every step of the workers' comp process. Hoffman Legal Group offers free consultations and doesn't charge upfront fees.
Workers’ compensation in Ohio
See how compensation in Ohio compares to the rest of the country.
93,300
residents who file for workers' comp per year
10
median days out of work
72%
percent of former wages paid
Your temporary total disability benefit (TTD) amount will 72% of your full weekly wage for first 12 weeks, then 66 2/3% of average weekly wage after that. If you reach your maximum medical improvement and still can't work, you may receive permanent disabiltiy benefits — which are calculated differently.
7
waiting period in days
You need to be out of work for a certain number of days to receive payments for lost work. Each state has a waiting period of between three and seven days set by law.
MMI
max weeks receiving payments
You can continue to receive payments for temporary total disability until a doctor certifies you’ve reached your “maximum medical improvement” — or MMI — from your injuries. If at this time your condition has stabilized, but you still can’t work like you used to, you may qualify for permanent disability benefits.
1
years to file after injury
You'll have one year after your injury to file for workers' compensation. You'll want to inform your employer you were hurt much earlier than this — ideally, as soon the incident occurs.
Workers’ compensation: Why work with a lawyer?
Workers' Compensation: Why work with a lawyer?
While the workers’ compensation process may seem straightforward, it’s hard to know whether your settlement, your medical care, and your work accommodations are fair. Workers’ comp lawyers help you claim the maximum possible payout. They also make the process less stressful — mediating between doctors, employers, and insurance companies. Best of all, lawyers don’t charge anything upfront; they only get paid when you win or settle.
Learn more about workers' compensation benefits
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FAQs about workers' compensation
Do I need a workers' compensation lawyer in Ohio?
If your injuries are very minor, and you spend little (or no) time away from work, then a lawyer may not be much help. But if you require medical attention, miss work, or return to work on “light duty” — a workers’ compensation lawyer can ensure you get the care and payout you deserve. In fact, workers’ compensation payouts average 5x as much when a lawyer gets involved.
How much do workers' compensation lawyers charge in Ohio?
Workers’ compensation lawyers charge nothing upfront — they only get paid once you win or settle. In Ohio, fees may vary — but there are some caps. Attorney’s can’t charge more than $10,000 (plus $1,000 for expenses), and they can’t reduce your permanent disability payments by more than 20%.
How does Atticus find the right lawyer for me?
Our Harvard and Stanford-trained lawyers vet workers’ compensation firms nationwide, and invite the top firms into our network. To get matched, you'll fill out our 2-minute workers’ comp quiz and talk briefly with one of our client advocates. They'll consider your case details and find the lawyer who's the best fit for you.