Ohio Lawyers Representing Injured Workers
Everyday in America, workers put themselves at risk of serious injury in the workplace. They face potential falls from scaffolding, electrical shock or injuries from other types of accidents. When faulty equipment is used or safety precautions are ignored, the injuries involved can be especially serious.
At Friedman, Domiano & Smith, we have the experience and knowledge that is necessary to successfully handle cases involving on-the-job injuries. We thoroughly research and investigate each case we handle. When it is necessary, we work with highly-regarded medical experts to make an accurate assessment of your injuries so that you can receive the full extent of compensation to which you are entitled.
Our detailed approach has led to success in many cases, including slip and fall accidents, injuries from heavy lifting, electrocutions and injuries caused by removing or disabling automatic safety devices.
Workers' Compensation in Ohio
In Ohio, the Bureau of Workers' Compensation (BWC) provides compensation to victims of work-related accidents and diseases. Injured workers can file a workers' compensation claim by mailing a certain form to the BWC or completing one online. Although it is possible to make this claim without a lawyer's help, the best results are often achieved with legal guidance.
At Friedman, Domiano & Smith, we often receive calls from people who have had their workers' compensation claim denied. As attorneys, we can work with injured people to protect their rights under the workers' compensation system.
Moving Beyond Workers' Compensation
Workers' compensation may not be the only way to compensate a person for a workplace injury. When the injury was caused by the negligence of a third party, like a subcontractor or the manufacturer of a defective tool, you may be able to file a separate personal injury lawsuit in Ohio courts. The best way to learn whether or not this is a possibility in your case is to talk with a lawyer.
Employer Intentional Torts
Injured employees can sue their employers if their employer committed intentional wrongdoing or committed an act that was "substantially certain" to cause injury. Because it is rare for employers to acknowledge intentional wrongdoing, most cases involving employer intentional torts involve proving whether an employer acted in a way that was substantially certain to cause injury.
An example of act that is substantially certain to cause injury is when an employer removes safety guards from industrial machinery. Frequently, employers remove safety guards from machinery in order to increase production, and serious injuries and wrongful death often result. At Friedman, Domiano & Smith, we will fully investigate the circumstances behind your workplace injuries to determine whether your employer can be held liable.
Contact Us at 866-636-8367
For more information about your legal rights, contact Friedman, Domiano & Smith by calling us at 866-636-8367 or completing our online contact form. Initial consultations are free and confidential. Our main law office is located in Cleveland. We maintain additional offices throughout Ohio.
