Injured on the Job?
Our Columbus Workers Comp Lawyers Can Help
At Larrimer & Larrimer, LLC, we know injured workers. We know that an accident can strike anytime, leaving you without a paycheck when you are at your most vulnerable. From people who work in offices and retail establishments to those with dangerous occupations such as mining and construction, the lives of workers across Ohio could always change in a matter of seconds. With over 80 years of experience helping the injured workers of Ohio, the family of Columbus workers comp attorneys at Larrimer & Larrimer, LLC understands what you are going through. Whether you faced exposure to a toxic substance, broke a limb or suffered permanent damage due to repetitive motion, our Columbus workers compensation attorney wants you to be aware of your rights.
What Injuries Does Workers Comp Cover?
If you suffer an injury while at work, you may qualify for workers compensation benefits.
Common injuries we see include:
- Head trauma due to falling objects and falls off scaffolding and ladders
- Cuts and abrasions, sometimes involving tendon and muscle, risking permanent impairment
- Back and neck injuries including strains, sprains and bulging disks
- Repetitive motion injuries such as tendinitis and carpal tunnel syndrome
- Torn ligaments or meniscus
- Shoulder injuries
- Burn injuries due to fire, electricity or chemicals
- Psychological problems such as Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
- Spinal cord injuries and traumatic brain injuries
- Broken bones and sprains
It does not matter whether or not the accident was your fault. If you have suffered a work related injury, you may be entitled to workers comp benefits for your medical bills and lost wages.
What Is An Occupational Disease?
An occupational disease is a chronic ailment that occurs because of your work or occupational activity. Work related exposure to dangerous substances can cause occupational diseases. Occupational diseases include:
- Poisoning because of exposure to dangerous substances like anthrax, lead, mercury, phosphorous, gasoline, benzol, carbon dioxide, brass, manganese dioxide, zinc, wood alcohol, potassium cyanide, sulfur dioxide and radium
- Glanders
- Skin infection or inflammation from oils, cutting compounds or lubricants, dust, liquids, fumes, gases or vapors
- Epithelion cancer or ulceration of the skin or of the corneal surface of the eye from carbon, pitch, tar or tarry compounds
- Compressed air illness
- Tenosynovitis and prepatellar bursitis
- Chrome ulceration of the skin or nasal passages
- Berylliosis
- Mesothelioma
These diseases can threaten your health and your financial security and threaten your career, so do not hesitate. If you are suffering because of a job related injury or illness, contact a Columbus workers compensation lawyer at Larrimer & Larrimer, LLC. With decades of experience representing the workers of Ohio, we have the knowledge and skill to help you. We represent clients throughout the state of Ohio including Columbus, Zanesville, Shadyside, Newark and Lima. Let our family work for your benefit – call today.