Workers Comp for Healthcare Professionals
As a nurse, aide, technician, or hospital worker, you spend your days caring for others. But when you get hurt on the job, the roles suddenly flip, and you’re the one who needs support. Healthcare workers face unique risks every day: heavy lifting, patient handling, exposure to infectious diseases, sharp-object injuries, and long hours on their feet.
If you’re a healthcare worker in Columbus who was injured at work, you may qualify for workers’ compensation benefits to cover medical care, lost wages, and recovery time. For nearly four decades, I’ve helped Ohio healthcare employees navigate the workers’ comp system and secure the benefits they’ve earned.
Common Injuries Among Healthcare Workers
Healthcare employees are some of the most frequently injured workers in Ohio. The nature of your job puts you at risk for:
- Back and lifting injuries from moving or repositioning patients
- Slip, trip, and fall accidents in hospitals or care facilities
- Needlestick and sharps injuries leading to infections or bloodborne diseases
- Repetitive stress injuries from long shifts and repetitive motions
- Exposure to hazardous substances like cleaning chemicals or medications
- Workplace violence injuries from patients or visitors
Each of these injuries can disrupt your ability to work, and many require time off, medical treatment, or even long-term adjustments.
Workers’ Compensation Benefits for Healthcare Employees in Columbus
If you’re injured as a healthcare worker, Ohio workers’ compensation may provide:
- Medical benefits for hospital visits, surgery, therapy, or ongoing care
- Wage replacement while you’re unable to work
- Temporary or permanent disability benefits if the injury impacts your ability to return to full duty
- Vocational rehabilitation if you cannot go back to your prior role
I work directly with nurses, aides, orderlies, and other medical staff to ensure their claims include all available benefits.
Why Healthcare Worker Claims Get Denied
Unfortunately, many healthcare injury claims are denied at first. Common reasons include:
- Employer disputes over whether the injury is work-related
- Claims that the injury was pre-existing
- Missing paperwork or deadlines
- Lack of proper medical documentation
If your workers’ comp claim was denied, don’t give up. I regularly appeal denied claims for Columbus healthcare employees — and many denials can be overturned with the right evidence and representation.
How I Help Injured Healthcare Professionals
When you call my office, you’ll talk directly with me, not an assistant. I’ll help you by:
- Filing your workers’ compensation claim correctly and on time
- Collecting medical evidence and doctor reports that connect your injury to your work
- Handling hearings and appeals if your claim is denied
- Protecting you from employer or insurer pushback when you exercise your rights
Healthcare workers give everything to care for patients. I make sure you’re cared for when you need it most.