Experienced Cincinnati Workers' Comp Lawyer

Cincinnati Workplace Accident Lawyer

If you’re employed in the United States, you have a legal right to a safe and healthy workplace. Enacted by the Occupational Safety and Health Act, businesses and workplaces must secure the safety, health, and welfare of their employees under federal law. However, just because the law requires a safe work environment doesn’t mean accidents don’t occasionally happen. Anyone from employers to co-workers to product manufacturers can be responsible for a negligent act that causes an injury in the workplace. If you’ve suffered one of these injuries while on the job, you need a workplace accident lawyer.

Mark L. Newman is an experienced workers’ compensation attorney located in Cincinnati, Ohio. Whether your workplace accident was catastrophic or minor, Mark can help you pursue the full benefits you’re entitled to. Contact him today to discuss your case for free. 

Workplace Accidents in Ohio

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Ohio’s private industry employers reported over 93,000 nonfatal workplace injuries and illnesses in the year 2018. Even with that many reported injuries, Ohio actually has a number much lower than the national average for workplace injuries. Millions of workplace accidents occur across the United States every year.

Cincinnati Work Accidents FAQs

Workers' compensation is a state-mandated program that provides compensation to employees who have suffered job-related injuries and illnesses.

Workplace accidents can lead to injuries that can seriously affect your day-to-day life. In some cases for months or years, sometimes even for the rest of your life. Ohio Workers’ compensation may cover some of the wages you’ve lost while you recover, but it generally doesn’t cover the true cost of all your other losses. If the accident was a preventable act of negligence on someone else’s part, you may have a case outside of workers’ compensation. 

If your job has left you injured of sick, the long-term financial impact could be devastating to you and your family. Worker's compensation is in place to help injured workers get through these difficult times. The assistance of a Cincinnati workers' comp lawyer will ensure that you have access to the types of workers' compensation benefits you need.

Your attorney will work to recover damages from lost wages and potential earning, medical expenses, and any pain and suffering that may have occurred from your accident. They will lead a thorough investigation to make sure you’re being properly compensated in all areas, not just the bare minimum.

Accidents can range from minor or mild to severe, life-threatening, or even fatal. Possible injuries that can occur on the job include:

Workplace injuries vary in type and severity. Every case is different, but every case still needs the right representation. If you’ve experienced any of these types of work-related accidents, having a qualified lawyer is a necessary measure. 

Workplace injuries can occur anywhere and for any reason. However, some industries pose a higher risk than others. The most common high-risk occupations for workers' comp injuries include:

Though these are the most common industries to see workplace injuries, they can happen anywhere to anyone at any time. These injuries could result from malfunctioning machinery, products or equipment or even be as a result of a mistake from a co-worker, customer, or employer.

Looking at Top Work Accidents Lawyers in Cincinnati? Contact Mark L. Newman

For over 30 years, Mark L. Newman has devoted his practice to pursuing full compensation and benefits for people sustaining workplace injuries in the Cincinnati area. As a result of his focus and dedication, Mark has developed a reputation for getting results for his Ohioan clients in a caring and efficient manner. Having Mark on your side means maximizing the benefits and compensation that you’re entitled to following a workplace accident. You can contact Mark by calling 513-721-1350 or by visiting his contact page to request your free consultation today.

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Mark L. Newman will represent you on a contingent fee basis, which means we are not entitled to attorney fees unless you are awarded disability benefits. If you have questions, about applying for Social Security Disability, or need help filing an appeal, please call us at (513) 533-2009 or contact us by email.

Mark L. Newman Attorney at Law

3074 Madison Road Suite 2N
Cincinnati, OH 45209
Phone: (513) 533-2009
Fax: (513) 991-6439

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