Do I Need a Lawyer for Workers' Compensation?

Do I need an attorney for workers' compensation?

The Lelli Law Office has handled many workers’ compensation cases in our 40 years of experience representing Ohio’s injured workers. In some of these cases, the employer and the injured worker have agreed upon the benefits and treatment that should be covered by the Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation (BWC). However, the BWC itself can, and often will, fight your workers' compensation benefits or treatment on its own, even if your employer agrees.

Many injuries can create burdens on an injured worker and their family. Medical treatment costs, and an employee’s lost earnings, can range from thousands of dollars to hundreds of thousands of dollars. Also, Ohio’s workers compensation laws are complicated and confusing. Your employer and the BWC are not necessarily interested in providing you the maximum benefits or treatment that you could receive. We can review your WC claim to ensure that your paperwork accurately reflects the amount of compensation you deserve.

Common cases for a workers' compensation lawyer

The following situations call for a workers’ compensation attorney:

• The employer denies you were injured on the job.
• The private insurance carrier has denied you benefits.
• You cannot get the medical treatment you need.
• You aren’t getting paid by your employer or the BWC.
• An insurance provider does not provide appropriate or timely benefits or care.
• A lawyer for the insurance company wants you to take a deposition.
• You are involved in a lawsuit against a third party, and you represent yourself and/or are confronted by an opposing representative that tries to take advantage of your lack of legal knowledge.

The help of an attorney can ensure that you obtain all benefits to which you are entitled. The attorneys at Lelli Law Office specialize in Ohio workers' compensation cases and understand workers’ rights.