Workers' Compensation Benefits for Diminished Wages
Not everyone injured on the job is able to return to work. If you are facing a serious and permanent disability which has forced you to search for and take a lower-paying job, then you may be eligible to collect benefits for the difference in pay between your old job and your current job. At The Law Office of Weisser & Wolf in downtown Cincinnati, we've spent two decades helping clients explore their options when they've been injured on the job.
Our attorneys have been recognized for their excellence by the Ohio State Bar Association as well as Super Lawyers magazine. We have built a strong reputation for helping Ohio clients maximize their workers' compensation benefits.
When you've been forced to take a lower-paying job as a result of the long-term effects of an on-the-job injury, call us at 513-407-4260 or contact us online to discuss your wage loss benefits.
Shoring Up the Difference in Pay
While wage loss benefits come with specific requirements, they can be an invaluable tool when you're facing the potential of diminished income. The benefits of pursuing wage loss benefits include:
- Ohio law provides wage loss benefits for up to 200 weeks
- The amount of wage loss is equal to two-thirds of the difference between your current pay and your previous income
- Income is tax free.
- People seeking employment for a light duty job may be eligible for 26 weeks of nonworking wage loss compensation.
People applying for wage loss benefits are required to register with the Bureau of Employment Services while looking for work. Additionally, people seeking wage loss benefits must prove that they are unable to resume the duties of their former job as a result of medical restrictions, but in most cases, wage loss hearings benefits are granted allowing clients to transition to work more smoothly.
Twenty Years of Workers' Compensation Experience
Our goal is to explore all options for maximizing the workers' compensation benefits for our clients. We have a 20-year reputation for success and have been recognized for the accomplishments that have made us one of the finest law firms in Cincinnati.
Contact us today to discuss your workers' compensation matters and explore options such as wage loss benefits for you.
