For over 25 years, Snyder & Gast, LLC has been instrumental in the fight to procure worker's compensation benefits for injured workers in Ohio. As well-recognized attorneys in the Workers' Compensation and  Social Security Disability fields, the team knows how difficult it can be to negotiate the complexities of the system—and they have helped many clients win cases they never thought they would win.

Pursuing benefits is a complicated process, and many people aren't sure exactly how to go about it. How does one know when to contact a worker's compensation attorney?

Any moderate or severe on-the-job injury (in other words, anything not including minor mishaps) is grounds for seeking legal counsel. Specifically, if your injuries are bad enough to necessitate surgery—or if your doctor believes they'll result in longstanding and permanent problems (especially problems that mean you'll be unable to return to your current job)—you have grounds for action. If your injuries are determined to be perpetually debilitating, you could also be entitled to Social Security disability benefits. 

It's also essential to remember not to accept initial defeat; you should always contact an attorney and appeal in the event that your claim is disputed or denied. Too, even if you've been granted some benefits, you may be entitled to more of them. And you don't have to settle for less without a fight.

By contrast, injuries that are obtained on the job, but that are not expected to be permanent (and whose expenses—like ER visits and subsequent care—are paid for by your employer) might not constitute grounds for filing. So, to allay any doubts about the distinction between the two, it's imperative to consult with an attorney. 

The team at Snyder & Gast, LLC offers free consultations—and their great reputation for both expertise and down-to-earth sincerity spans a generation. To find out more about worker's compensation, call (513) 281-1544 today and visit the attorneys-at-law online.