Ohio workers compensation law is complex. An injured worker might think he is getting everything he is entitled to, but I have seen many injured claimants who did not get everything they were entitled to and were "leaving money on the table"
Don't expect your employer and don't expect the bureau of workers compensation to tell you the full story. Find an attorney experienced in workers compensation to help you get everything you deserve.
For instance, there is a benefit available to many workers known as permanent partial diability benefit. A lawyer certified as a specialist by the Ohio State Bar association will know how to get the maximum benefit for you and will normally take their fee out of the award they obtain for you.
Recently deceased attorney Phli Finkelmeier was one of the early pioneers in workers compensation and worked diligently to get his clients every penny they deserved.
Philip Renner Finkelmeier, a lawyer in Cincinnati for nearly 50 years, specialized in workers' compensation law. He was always an advocate for the little guy, helping people injured at their jobs.
In Ohio, the state bar Association certifies as workers compensation specialists attorneys that have shown experience and special knowledge of the Ohio workers compensation benefits.
by Anthony Castelli attorney a certified specialist by the OSBA in ohio workers compensation law. Anthony devotes a part of his web site www.castellilaw.com
to educating the injured worker about their rights.
