Should I attempt to settle an existing Workers Comp Claim

Ohio’s workers compensation program provides many benefits for injured claimants.  Many claimants have existing claims, which they may think are aged years.  Additionally, at some point your right to receive workers compensation benefits under the system will expire. But did you know that you possibly settle that claim for a one time payment?

The Ohio Industrial Commission is attempting to settle old workers compensation claims.  Certain lawyers who focus on workers comp will even offer a free meeting to review the opportunities which are available regarding your case.

Why would the Bureau of Workers Compensation want to resolve these old cases?
Whether or not you have been paid on your claim for many years, it still stays on the books of the Ohio Bureau of Workers Compensation.  Therefore the state is trying to settle out these claims in order to reduce the amount that they need to keep in reserve to possibly pay on these claims in the future.

Fast Track Lump Sum Settlements
The Ohio BWC has recently instituted a “fast-track” settlement program in order to get many of these older claims off their books.  Under the fast-track program, claims which meet certain requirements may be eligible to be settled more quickly than previously.  In addition, only certain law firms are authorized to make these types of settlements.

If you are one of the many Ohio workers who has an existing BWC claim, it would be to your benefit to contact a workers compensation lawyer to review your options.  A competent attorney may well be able to generate some much needed income for what you feel is a worthless workers compensation claim.

Harry S. Bernstein one of an experienced group of Cleveland, Ohio lawyers who has been representing claimants for several years. Please visit our Cleveland, Ohio lawyers website for more information about your claim.