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
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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
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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
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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
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Taubman Law files a new lawsuit
I just prepared a lawsuit against Cedar Point which has not been filed yet but because it appears to be a negligence action or a derivative of negligence, there is a two year statute of limitations. What does this mean? This means there is two years from the date of the incident to file this lawsuit. The facts are that a ride called Snake River malfunctioned and the car was catapulted into a...Read More
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Industrial injuries; forever changing people’s lives
In our 29 years of doing workers’ compensation law at Taubman Law, I have handled practically every type of claim. The bureau bifurcates, or divides out, benefits; nothing is automatic. Every claim must be applied for. Let’s look at Monica Thayer’s Industrial accident of July 2, 2012 and, as we do, ask yourself CAN THIS APPLY TO ME? Here’s the full story on Ms. Thayer:...Read More
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Ohio Workers’ Compensation: a creature of statute
Workers’ compensation is a creature of statute. That means all benefits and time limitations that affect injured workers are set down in writing. recently, I was talking to a client about the potential settlement of his 2007 workers’ compensation claim. He’s been on Temporary Total Disability (TTD) since the injury, which is almost unheard in today’s world. the BWC or...Read More
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First responders and their right to immunity
A tragic accident occurred when a Northfield paramedic slipped as result of bad weather and surface conditions, causing an 81-year-old man to fall from a gurney while being carried to an ambulance. This gentleman later died from heart disease, the Cuyahoga County Medical Examiner reported. However, the medical examiner also noted the skull and brain injuries that he suffered from the fall as...Read More
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Taubman Law Car Accident Settlements
Brian and Bruce Taubman of Taubman Law recently awarded car accident settlements for two different clients. We can help you with your car accident settlements. Get the justice you deserve. Read More
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If you’re injured at work, how do you file for workers’ compensation in Ohio?
When you or someone you know is injured on the job, you’re suddenly stuck with a lot on your plate beyond just the physical pain. One thing you must navigate is filing a workers’ compensation claim in Ohio. This process can be challenging, but under their managed care program, BWC and the managed care organizations (MCOs) have made filing a claim a little easier over the years....Read More
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