If you’ve been injured at work in Ohio, you will have to attend an Independent Medical Examination (DME), often more than once. The examining doctor’s report can impact your compensation, medical treatment approvals, and ability to continue receiving benefits, so understanding what these exams are and how to prepare is key to protecting your interests. […] The post Defense Medical Exam for Workers’ Compensation in Ohio appeared first on Plevin & Gallucci.| Plevin & Gallucci
When you’re injured or suffer an occupational disease at work, getting better and returning to your job is the goal. But what happens when your recovery reaches a plateau? That’s what is called Maximum Medical Improvement (MMI), and it’s a turning point in your workers’ compensation claim that can also affect your wage and medical […] The post Maximum Medical Improvement for Workers’ Compensation in Ohio appeared first on Plevin & Gallucci.| Plevin & Gallucci
When you’re hurt on the job in Ohio, workers’ compensation benefits protect your income and access to medical care while you recover. Unless your employer is self-insured, the Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation (BWC) administers these wage and medical benefits, with your weekly rate based on factors like the type of injury and employment status […] The post Understanding the Ohio BWC Compensation Chart appeared first on Plevin & Gallucci.| Plevin & Gallucci
When most people think of workplace injuries, they picture something sudden and catastrophic, like a fall from a ladder, a machinery accident, or a heavy object falling on a worker. But not all on-the-job injuries happen in an instant. Some develop over time, caused by small, repeated motions that gradually wear down the body. These […] The post Understanding Workers’ Compensation for Repetitive Stress Injuries appeared first on Plevin & Gallucci.| Plevin & Gallucci