Nearly every employee in Ohio is covered by one of the workers’ compensation policies overseen by the Bureau of Workers’ Compensation (BWC). When employees are covered by one of these policies, they give up their right to sue their employer for compensation.
If they become injured or ill on the job, workers seeking compensation must submit a report to their employer and the BWC. In Ohio, employees have one year from the date of the incident to file their claim.
Once a report is submitted, the BWC might request more information related to the injury such as medical records. Either way, the BWC would likely respond to the claim within 28 days of filing. If the claim is denied, workers may appeal the decision within 14 days.
Under limited circumstances, an employee may not be covered under a policy. If an employee is not covered, they could potentially sue in court to get additional compensation. A skilled Lima workers’ compensation attorney could help an injured worker file with the BWC and guide them through this complex legal process.