Is the workers compensation system an injured workers only source of remedy for a work-related injury?
A. Generally yes. When a worker suffers an injury within the course of and arising out of his or her employment, the exclusive remedy is within the workers’ compensation system. However, the Ohio Supreme Court has carved out limited exceptions which allow an injured worker to recover damages both through the workers’ compensation system and directly from the employer. For more information on this process, please see the Intentional Torts and VSSR sections below.
Related Questions
- I am a worker who has been injured on the job or suffers from a work-related illness. Where can I find information about my rights under the workers compensation law?
- My employer refuses to pay workers compensation benefits for my work-related injury. What is my next step?
- Is CTS considered a work-related injury under the Kansas and Missouri Workers Compensation Law?
