I have spent more than 20 years helping workers get compensation for many types of work-related injuries — from broken bones to amputations, loss of vision, loss of hearing and even death. I know how much your claim is worth, the medical treatments needed to heal and how much monetary compensation your injury entitles you to.
The Ohio workers’ compensation system is complex. You need an experienced lawyer — one who understands the severity of your specific injury and, based on that severity, which medical and monetary benefits to pursue.
STANDING BY WORKERS EVERY STEP OF THE WAY
No matter what stage of the workers’ compensation process you are at, I can help:
• Attend and assist in all Industrial Commission of Ohio Hearings and other Court proceedings in order to secure and win benefits that may otherwise be questioned or denied
• Make sure the Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation (BWC) pays you the money you need to make up for lost wages, loss of future earning ability and loss of bodily ability
• Work to get the managed care organization (MCO) or insurance company to approve medical treatment, surgery, and medication
• Prevent delayed benefits
• Provide you with an honest and accurate assessment of the medical and monetary compensation to which your injury entitles you
• Assist in Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) violation investigations
ROBIN J. PETERSON
AREAS OF PRACTICE
• Ohio Workers’ Compensation Law
• Ohio BWC Workplace Injury Claims
• Motor Vehicle Liability Claims
BAR ADMISSIONS
• Ohio, 1992
EDUCATION
• Cleveland State University, Cleveland-Marshall College of Law, Cleveland, Ohio
o J.D. – 1991
• Kent State University, Kent, Ohio
o B.A. – 1985
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS AND MEMBERSHIPS
• Ohio State Bar, Member
• Ohio Association for Justice, Member
• Association of Trial Lawyers of America, Member
THE BENEFITS OF SETTLING AN OHIO WORKERS’ COMPENSATION CLAIM
Depending on the circumstances of your injuries, it may be in your best interests to reach a lump sum settlement agreement for your workers’ compensation claim. Although a full and final settlement may not be the right choice for everyone, things to consider include:
• A settlement offers a guaranteed benefit. This is important to consider if your injuries are incredibly serious or life-threatening as a workers’ compensation claim expires upon your death.
• If your claim has stalled and has had little activity, it may be in your best interests to pursue a lump sum settlement to ensure that you receive compensation.
• You may give up your right to future compensation if you take a lump sum settlement. As your lawyer, I can explain how this will affect your situation.
• A workers’ compensation claim can be obtained as an indemnity only settlement. This means that your medical claim can remain open even if you settle. In such cases, a settlement offer may be reduced to compensate for the medical component of the claim. I will explain the implications of a settlement as they pertain to injured individuals who are Medicare-eligible.
For more details on our products and services, please feel free to visit us at work comp attorney Canton Ohio, accident at work Canton Ohio, workplace injury Canton Ohio, injured at work lawyer Canton Ohio, workplace injury lawyer Canton Ohio