What kinds of injuries are covered by Workers’ Compensation?
Almost any kind of injury caused in any location while working can be claimed. An injury or condition that existed prior to your employment cannot be claimed unless it has been aggravated because of yor work activities or work injury. The law in Ohio recently changed as it relates to aggravation claims, you should get the advice of a Certified BWC Specialist Attorney. As long is your injury is related in some way to the performance of your job, you should be covered by the OhioBWC. You may even be covered if you were injured while traveling for business, running an errand for your place of employment, or even if you were injured at a job-related social event.
