Not all injuries that occur at work are considered workers comp injuries and allowed by the Bureau of Workers' Compensation. Slip and Fall or Trip and Fall at work is an example of an accident that may or may not be a workers comp claim. In order to successfully pursue a claim as a result of a slip and fall, an injured worker must prove that the fall was caused by the work environment. For example, if you are simply walking through a hallway and fall, this may not an allowable work injury. However, if you are walking down a hallway and slip on a wet floor, this may be a workers comp injury that can be approved by the Ohio BWC. Speaking to an experienced workers comp attorney is a very important step in the process. The Ohio BWC system is complex and you do not want to pursue a claim without an attorney.
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About Jeff JohnsonOhio Workers' Compensation lawyer, Jeffrey Johnson, has been serving injured workers in the Bureau of Workers Comp system for over 10 years. His dedication to his clients has earned their respect and appreciation. Whether a soft tissue injury, catastrophic work place accident or repetitive motion disease, Jeff creates a strategy to navigate injured workers through the state funded system. Jeff Archives
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