Employer Accountability in Providing a Safe Workplace
You expect that when you are on the job, your employer is providing a safe work environment. The law expects the same.
If you've been injured on the job as a result of a failure on your employer's part to provide you a safe work environment and safe working conditions, you may be eligible for additional compensation for Violations of Specific Safety Requirements (VSSR). This right is recognized in Ohio's Constitution.
At the Cincinnati Law Office of Weisser & Wolf, our attorneys have been recognized by the Ohio Bar Association as Specialists in Workers' Compensation, and can help you determine whether you are eligible for this additional compensation.
Contact us to discuss VSSR damages if you suspect your employer failed to provide adequate safety. For example, if you were injured because:
- Your employer failed to provide safe and appropriate tools for the job requirements.
- You were put in dangerous situations without proper safety instruction.
- Equipment you were asked to use was damaged or defective.
- Your employer removed safety protections and guards from equipment.
- You were exposed to hazardous materials without safety equipment.
- You were not properly trained to handle dangerous materials or equipment.
Constitutional Protection for Injured Workers
While sometimes out of date, the Ohio Administrative Code has codified safety regulations for numerous industries. Employers who fail to meet government mandated expectations may be assessed a penalty of an additional 15 percent to 50 percent on compensation paid to injured workers.
If your employer is found to have intentionally violated regulations, knowingly putting employees at risk, our lawyers can help you pursue significant additional damages through the filing of an international tort lawsuit.
Injured workers seeking additional damages because of safety violations are required to act quickly and file their claim within two years of the accident.
The Benefits of Experience
Our office has 20 years of experience helping injured workers throughout Ohio, and we have built a reputation as effective and ethical litigators. If you've been injured on the job, make sure you recover the compensation you need to pay for lost wages, medical expenses and long-term care.
Contact our office to maximize your workers' compensation and VSSR benefits.
