As a healthcare professional, you have dedicated your career to caring for others, but now you face a painful reality: years of lifting patients have taken a toll on your spine. Against better judgment, you want to continue, but your family is asking you to take action to ensure you receive the compensation so you can heal your body.
Workers’ compensation: How can it help me?
Workers’ compensation exists to protect employees who sustain injuries or illnesses due to their work. This system provides benefits like medical coverage and wage replacement to injured workers in Ohio. You have the right to file your workers’ compensation claim if your spinal injury resulted from the regular duties of your job.
What should I do immediately after the injury?
If you have suffered a spinal injury while lifting patients, you must take immediate action to protect your rights and health. Here is what you should do:
- Report the injury and let your employer know as soon as you can
- Seek medical attention promptly to diagnose and treat your injury
- Keep detailed records of your injury, including medical bills, lost wages, and communication with your employer
Act quickly to file your workers’ compensation claim. Ohio law states you must tell your employer, in writing, within two years of your injury showing up or after a doctor diagnoses you.
How do I file a claim and ensure compensation for my injuries?
After you tell your employer, file your claim with the Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation within one year. Here is what you need to do:
- File a claim with the Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation within one year of the injury
- Ensure the workers’ compensation insurance covers your medical bills and lost wages
Consider seeking guidance from a professional familiar with the workers’ compensation process to help fight for you and ensure you receive fair compensation. You have dedicated your career to helping others, but now it is time to focus on your own well-being. By taking the right steps after a spinal injury, you can ensure you receive the compensation you deserve and get back to living your life with confidence.