IS YOUR INJURY WORSE THAN YOU FIRST THOUGHT? GET HELP FI L ING FOR AN ADDITIONAL ALLOWANCE
It’s hard to know how an accident will affect you down the road. Even doctors can’t always tell. For example, after a fall from a ladder while fighting a fire for the Springfield Fire Rescue, your broken arm will be apparent, but your hidden back injury may not be diagnosed until weeks later. And if you’ve already filed a workers’ comp claim for the broken arm, you must file for an additional allowance to get treatment for the back injury. This can be tricky, and you’ll definitely want to work with an attorney to make sure you present the strongest possible claim. It may be evident to you and your doctor that an injury with delayed symptoms is related to your work accident, but the Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation (BWC) will not take your word for it. It approved your claim based on the injury you already reported, following the accident. To authorize additional allowances, the BWC requires strong evidence connecting the new condition to the original incident. The application may come from your treating physician, who can submit a C-9 request form to the BWC. Or, you or your attorney can move for recognition of additional conditions. What can go wrong with an additional allowance claim?
As a workers’ compensation attorney, I can’t stress enough the importance of consulting an attorney before filing
this motion. Experienced legal counsel can evaluate the strength of the medical evidence and evaluate your chances of success. Without clear and compelling evidence, your case may be referred
to the Industrial Commission for a hearing. If you lose this hearing, you may file an appeal — but this process is time-consuming and there’s no guarantee of success. Even if you or your doctor have already submitted a C-9 and you’ve received a Notice of Hearing, you shouldn’t move forward with the hearing without an attorney to present a strong case on your behalf. If you’re considering filing for an additional allowance, give Jim Monast a call at 614-334-4649 to schedule a free case evaluation. We have helped numerous employees get approval for additional allowances, and we would love to help you too!
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GREEN BEAN & SESAME SALAD
If you need an easy, healthy side dish with plenty of flavor, this green bean salad will be the perfect addition to your summer menu.
INGREDIENTS
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1 small red onion, finely chopped
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3 cups green beans, ends trimmed
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Small bunch of fresh mint
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1 teaspoon white wine vinegar
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Small bunch of flat-leaf parsley
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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Salt and pepper, to taste
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2 tablespoons sesame seeds, toasted
DIRECTIONS
1. Bring a large saucepan of water to boil; cook green beans for 4–5 minutes; drain well. 2. In a blender, mix finely chopped mint and parsley with olive oil, vinegar, salt, and pepper. Blend until combined. 3. Add dressing, onion, and sesame seeds to beans. Toss together. Cool dish, then refrigerate until ready to serve.
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