workers comp office in Cambridge ohio lost paperwork
I lost part of a finger at work on September 8, 2008. I am going to have the pins removed this month with a 3rd surgery. In November I submitted completed forms with all backup to our Cambridge office of BWC to receive mileage for all the trips to Columbus from Cambridge. Many calls later and waiting over the mailbox for a check, I find out today they do not have any
proof that I gave them any paperwork. They have lost all my paperwork. Do I need to hire an attorney as it has been a hardship with over 15 trips over 100 miles each way with no gas compensation.
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I suspect that you could be reimbursed for your mileage by resubmitting the lost paperwork. In that case, you would not need an attorney. However, you have had a serious accident and may be entitled to greater compensation than you currently understand, especially for the permanent impairment caused by the finger loss. Consequently, I recommend that you consult with an attorney who specializes in workers compensation. Find out what the attorney believes he or she can recover for you and what he or she will charge. If you are already well on your way to recovering what is due to you, then you probably do not need to hire the attorney. If the attorney can convince you that he or she will recover enough to offset their fee, then seriously consider hiring them. They will also use their expertise to manage the bureaucratic process.
If you would like suggestions on competent workers compensation attorneys in the Columbus Ohio area, please contact me directly at Neil@fklaborlaw.com and reference this MEL post.
Best regards,
Neil.
posted by Neil Klingshirn | Jan 8, 2009 10:54 AM [EST]
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