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A person who sustains a permanent injury while on the job in Ohio may be entitled to compensation under the state's Workers Compensation laws. The injury must meet certain conditions to be considered an eligible injury.
Covered Injuries
Ohio law says the injury or disease must be sustained in the course of work. A permanent total disability means the person will never be able to work again as a result of this injury.
Non-Covered Injuries
Self-inflicted injuries or those caused as a result of horseplay will not be covered. Ohio law also says mental health conditions without a pre-existing physical injury will not be covered.
Compensation
After reviewing the medical evidence, if the state determines the injury to be permanent, the injured worker may be paid either a permanent total or partial disability award. The injured worker must apply to the Ohio Bureau of Workers Compensation for this award.
Amount of Compensation
State law ORC 4123.57 spells out the amount of compensation a person will receive for her injuries. The severity of the injury determines the compensation for permanent partial disability awards. These injuries include amputation and loss of hearing or eyesight. An employee with a partial rating is considered still able to work.
Compensation Payments
If an employer does not object, the injured worker will receive compensation a few weeks after the disability award claim is filed. If there is an objection, then the state will conduct a hearing on the application.
Source:
Ohio Definition of Work Injury
Ohio Partial Disability Awards
Ohio Definition of Permament Total Injury
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