THE IMPORTANCE OF AN ACCURATE FROI WHY THE FIRST REPORT IS ALSO THE MOST IMPORTANT
If you’ve been hurt at work in Ohio, you need to know how to start a workers’ compensation claim. Whether your employer pays into the state workers’ compensation system or is self-insured, your claim will begin the same way: by reporting your injury or illness to your employer and filing a First Report of Injury (FROI) form with the Ohio Bureau of Workers’Compensation (BWC). You have one year only from your injury to file your claim, or two years for occupational diseases, so prompt action is vital. You, your employer, a medical provider, or your employer’s managed-care organization can file your workers’compensation claim. If you have been treated for a work-related injury, the claim may have been filed for you. Check with the BWC; if a claim has not yet been filed on your behalf, file the FROI yourself soon. Filling out the FROI form initiates your claim for workers’compensation, so it’s very important that you fill it out accurately and completely. Detailed instructions are included on the form, so read it and follow them carefully. The form asks for some basic identifying information, along with details about what led to your injury or illness, including the following: Information You Need to Include
• The date you were injured, or the date an occupational disease was diagnosed/ treated by a medical provider or forced you to quit working, whichever happened most recently
• The last day you worked before the injury/illness
• A description of the events that caused the injury/illness
• Treatment information, to be completed by your medical provider, indicating that the injury or illness is work-related
• Your employer’s signature, certifying that the application is correct and valid
The BWC has 28 days to investigate your claim, during which they may ask for additional information from you, your employer, or your medical providers. Comply with BWC requests promptly and to the letter, keep your appointments, and accurately report your symptoms to doctors. If your claim is denied, give the experts at Monast Law Office a call at 614-334-4649 to discuss the appeals process.
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ABBY’S APPETIZERS FATHER’S DAY CHILI LIME CHICKEN WINGS
This Father’s Day, spice up your wings with this zesty recipe that’s sure to please the whole family.
INGREDIENTS
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1 lime, halved
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4 pounds chicken wings
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Extra-virgin olive oil
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1 stick unsalted butter, softened
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Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
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1 1/4 tablespoons Thai red curry paste
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1/4 cup honey
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Chopped cilantro for garnish
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1/4 cup soy sauce
DIRECTIONS
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Blend butter, red curry paste, honey, and soy sauce in a large mixing bowl. Toss wings in butter mixture. Squeeze lime juice on top, transfer to serving plate, and garnish with cilantro.
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Heat oven to 425 F.
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Rinse wings under cold water and pat dry. Season liberally with salt and pepper, and drizzle with olive oil. Roast on a baking sheet for 25 minutes or until skin becomes crisp and brown.
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