Elk & Elk workers’ compensation lawyers: protecting injured workers

The Ohio workplace lawyers know that workers’ compensation law is no simple set of rules.

All it takes is one wrong move in front of a bench grinder, a head-on collision with the company vehicle or being under a poorly-secured load at the wrong time, and you’re in for quite a lesson in law.

Workers' compensation laws provide injured or disabled employees who were hurt on the job monetary awards. Benefits are also provided for dependents of those workers who are killed because of work-related accidents or illnesses.

Certainly, workers’ compensation law is an ever-changing landscape that hinges on the latest court decisions and constantly evolving statutes. That is why when you or someone you know winds up in this kind of situation, you need the guidance of a well-trained, experienced workers’ compensation law firm. At Elk & Elk, our workers' compensation lawyers have the knowledge, determination and resources to make sure you are treated fairly and receive each benefit allowed to you by law as the victim of a work-related injury.

At Elk & Elk, our workers’ compensation team has been handling the most serious work-related injuries for nearly five decades, including severed fingers, lost limbs, paralysis and loss of life. We have the experience and the know-how to handle the legal side of these terrible tragedies, and we understand how workers compensation overlaps with other parts of the law so that we can maximize our clients’ results.

For example, most people understand that when they are injured at work, they receive compensation for medical bills and lost time. But many injured workers do not know that workers’ compensation pays nothing for pain and suffering or loss of enjoyment. Nor will workers’ compensation ask a reckless employer to pay for its conduct unless that employer violates a written Ohio safety rule.

Since workers’ compensation fails to fully compensate the injured worker, it is necessary to carefully evaluate the facts to see if a lawsuit against a third party, an intentional tort or a safety violation claim can be pursued.

If you or someone you know has been the victim of an accident and are unsure of your rights, trust the Ohio workplace discrimination lawyers and legal team at Elk & Elk to determine the benefits to which you have a legal right.

Fill out our free, no-obligation case evaluation form by clicking here or call our workers’ compensation informational hotline at 1-800-ELK-OHIO 24 hours a day, seven days a week and 365 days a year for a no-cost case consultation.