You Have the Right to Choose Your Own Doctor if Injured on the Job

In the case of work-related injury, little details matter to help your recovery progress as smoothly as possible. In Ohio, an injured worker has the right to choose any medical provider so long as that provider is certified through the Bureau of Workers’ Compensation (“BWC”) and willing to accept payment from the workers’ compensation system. However, it is important to...Read More

Injured at Work? Understand the Basics of Ohio Workers’ Comp

Suffering a work-related injury is undoubtedly a difficult, traumatic experience. But by understanding Ohio’s workers’ compensation program and the steps necessary to filing a compensation claim, you can ensure yourself a quick start down the road to recovery. Workers’ compensation is a program designed to help employees in a time of need. It acts as a type of insurance that...Read More

How to File a Workers’ Comp Claim in Ohio

Ohio’s workers’ compensation program may be difficult to comprehend, especially during the unfortunate occurrence of an injury. However, it is important for you to understand the steps necessary to file a comp claim, as well as what to expect throughout the process. Workers’ compensation is a program designed to help employees in a time of need. It acts as a type of insurance...Read More

Injured Workers FAQ: How to Navigate the Ohio Workers’ Comp system

Ohio’s workers’ compensation system may seem intimidating and difficult to navigate, but with the right tools and a helping hand from Taubman Law, we can help you understand the process When confronting a work-related injury, it may seem impossible to remember all of the steps to successfully submitting a claim that will ensure you all of the benefits you are entitled to. The worst...Read More

What is Temporary Total Disability (TTD) in Ohio?

Workers’ compensation covers medical expenses and wage loss in the case of work related injury. This may include Temporary Total Disability Benefits. We will help you determine what rights you have. Temporary Total Disability (TTD) is a time in which an employee is rendered completely unable to work after sustaining a work related injury. TTD benefits are paid through the Bureau of...Read More

How Does Workers’ Compensation Work in Ohio?

The Ohio’s workers’ compensation program may be difficult to comprehend, especially during the unfortunate time of injury. However, it is imperative to make sure you know what to expect and what is expected of you throughout the process. As if a work-related injury isn’t difficult enough to handle, navigating the workers’ compensation program can be an even bigger...Read More

Can I lose my BWC Claim if I Lose my Job?

Work related injury is difficult enough to deal with, but losing your job on top of that really puts you between a rock and a hard place. We want to help you understand your situation and let you know that there is hope. At Taubman Law, we understand the ins and out of the Bureau of Workers’ Compensation (BWC) and the laws that cover employers and employees. From the time your injury...Read More

Cleveland RTA at fault again, numerous injuries reported

The driver of a Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority bus that struck a bridge support Wednesday morning is among those injured in the crash, according to RTA spokeswoman Linda Krecic. Four people were taken to MetroHealth Medical Center after the bus crashed about 6 a.m. on St. Clair Avenue near East 131st Street. Two people suffered serious injuries and two people suffered minor...Read More

Taubman Law Settles Three Car Accidents

Bruce Taubman and Taubman Law settled three soft tissue auto accidents in the last few days. Soft tissue auto accidents are accidents in which there are no broken or fractured bones, where the injury is not considered serious in nature. The first case involved a driver of a rental car whose not listed as a driver or insured with the vehicle when the vehicle was struck by a motorists failing to...Read More

Settlement reached in Workplace Sexual Harassment Case

A settlement has been reached in the case in which Taubman Law was handling on the behalf of our client a former Franklin County Common Pleas Court bailiff who alleged a judge sexual harassed her at work and a court administrator failed to act on her complaints. Our client served as a secretary and bailiff to then-Common Pleas Judge Tim Horton,and  has agreed to settle her claims in exchange...Read More