DO I NEED AN ATTORNEY
For My Workers’ Comp Case?
After a nasty tailbone-to-concrete workplace fall, or an injury caused by machinery on the jobsite, you may be wondering whether to get an attorney involved.
lawyers. However, in many cases, it’s a good idea to talk with a professional, even if it’s only to get all your options out on the table.
To tell the truth, it depends. Not all claims involve serious injuries, and certainly not all claims require an attorney at the helm. If you’re rushed to the ER, patched up with a stitch or two, and sent on your way with a lollipop, you might be fine handling the case yourself. If your employer certifies your injuries and the BWC doesn’t find anything to object to, you’re probably in good shape moving forward, even if you miss a day or two of work. However, if your injury is particularly serious, involving extended time out of work, or is being contested by your employer or the BWC, it’s likely you’ll want an attorney specializing in workers’compensation claims steering your case in the right direction. In these cases, it’s important to remember that your employer will almost definitely have a legal representative appear on their behalf should your contested claim be scheduled for a hearing before the Industrial Commission of Ohio. The BWC also has staff attorneys who appear at these hearings to represent the interests of the state insurance fund.
I don’t accept every case that comes through the door, and it doesn’t cost you anything to call us. If you give us a call and I think we or someone else can help you, I’ll let you know and explain why. I’ll also tell you if you don’t need us or if we can’t help for any reason. Feel free to call us at 614-515-2595 , obligation-free.
I often say, I know you aren’t having a good day when you have to contact an attorney. I’ve been through a divorce; I understand why people are averse to
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DAD’S WHISKEY BURGER
INGREDIENTS
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4 (6–6 ½ ounce) hamburger patties
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2 tablespoons olive oil
¼ cup whiskey
3 garlic cloves, chopped
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2 tablespoons reserved bacon fat
4 strips bacon
1 teaspoon salt
8 thick slices American cheese 2 large Vidalia onions, peeled, cut in half, and thinly sliced
4 hamburger buns
DIRECTIONS
1.
Cook bacon until crisp. Remove and cool. Reserve 2 tablespoons bacon fat.
2. In a large skillet, combine olive oil and bacon fat, then add onions. Cook over low heat. Add salt and turn onions often for 30–40 minutes until caramelized. 3. Place whiskey and chopped garlic in a shallow dish and add hamburger patties. Marinate for 15 minutes, then flip and marinate another 15 minutes. 4. Grill burgers over medium-high heat until cooked to desired doneness. 5. Add two slices of cheese to each burger in the last minute of grilling. 6. Put hamburgers on buns, then top with a large spoonful of caramelized onions. Top with bacon.
Recipe inspired by Mantitlement.com.
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