Obtaining Compensation for Injured Workers

If you have been injured in an accident in the workplace, you are entitled to claim workers' compensation benefits. If your accident was caused by a safety violation you may be able to obtain compensation over and above that provided by the workers' compensation system.

At Bentoff & Duber, we have extensive experience in cases involving accidents caused by safety violations in the workplace. We have helped thousands of injured workers obtain compensation and work to maximize the compensation our clients receive from all sources.

Contact us for a free consultation. We want to help you get the compensation you deserve.

Was Your Workplace Accident Caused by a Safety Violation?

The Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation Division of Safety and Hygiene has established specific safety requirements for employers to insure the safety of their workers. If any of these requirements are violated, the injured worker may be entitled to an additional monetary award.

Some of the more common safety violations are:
• Removal or absence of a safety guard
• Failure to provide personal protective equipment such as safety helmets, eye or ear protection, foot protection or respiratory protection
• Lack of a guard railing, toe boards or other fall protection for scaffolding, roofs or floor openings
• Failure to use lock out / tag out procedures
• Providing faulty equipment

Act Quickly to Protect Your Rights

If you have been injured as a result of a safety violation in your workplace, you need to act quickly to protect your ability to obtain compensation. You should take the following steps right after your injury:
1. Removal or absence of a safety guard
2. Failure to provide personal protective equipment such as safety helmets, eye or ear protection, foot protection or respiratory protection
3. Lack of a guard railing, toe boards or other fall protection for scaffolding, roofs or floor openings
4. Failure to use lock out / tag out procedures
5. Providing faulty equipment

Experienced Workplace Accident Lawyers

Bentoff & Duber has been helping injured workers in the Cleveland area obtain workers' compensation benefits for over 45 years. We understand the many legal and medical aspects of workplace accidents and how to navigate the legal system in order to help our clients obtain the compensation and medical care they deserve.

Bentoff & Duber will use our experience and knowledge to maximize the compensation you receive.