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Since 1953
Family-Owned Firm
4.7 / 5
74 Google Reviews
3 Generations
of Knisley Attorneys
No Fees
Unless We Win
What's at Stake After a Workplace Injury
After a workplace injury in Ohio, you have limited time to report the injury, seek medical care, and start a BWC claim. Miss a step and your benefits, your job, and your medical bills can all become your problem.
1-year BWC statute
7-day wait for TTD
We hear the same story almost every week. You got hurt at work, the pain hasn't gone away, and the bills are piling up, while your employer keeps asking when you're coming back. The paperwork feels designed to confuse you.
In Ohio, you have 1 year to file a BWC claim under Ohio Revised Code 4123.84. If your injury keeps you off work, temporary total disability (TTD) wage replacement doesn't start until after a 7-day waiting period.
It gets harder when something goes wrong: a claim is denied, your doctor declares maximum medical improvement (MMI) before you feel better, or your employer pushes you to light duty too soon. That's when an Ohio Workers' Compensation attorney stops being optional. If this sounds like your week, the difference between TTD and PPD is one place to start, or call us for a free consultation.
How Our Ohio Workers' Compensation
Attorneys Help
Our Ohio Workers' Compensation attorneys handle every stage of a BWC claim, from filing the First Report of Injury to arguing appeals before the Industrial Commission, so injured workers can focus on recovery instead of paperwork.
Filing Your BWC Claim
A claim starts with the First Report of Injury (FROI). We make sure every allowed condition reflects what actually happened, adding conditions later is harder than getting them right at the start.
Pursuing PPD Benefits
Filed via the C-92 form; awards based on AMA Guides 5th Edition impairment ratings. C-92-A increase applications when conditions worsen.
VSSR Additional Awards
15%–50% additional award when an Ohio safety rule was violated, missing machine guards, fall protection failures, lockout/tagout violations.
Pursuing TTD Benefits
Wage replacement filed via the C-84 form. Begins after the 7-day waiting period and continues until MMI. We make sure your wage rate is right.
Appealing Denied Claims
DHO -> SHO -> Industrial Commission -> Filing it in Court. Reconsideration via the IC-2 form within 14 days at each level. We attend
every tier.
Settlements & Lump-Sum
Filed via Settlement forms. We walk through the trade-offs, settling permanently closes the claim, and never push a settlement that isn't right for you.
Types of Workplace Injuries We Handle
Knisley Law represents Ohio workers across every kind of workplace injury, from slip-and-falls and machinery accidents to occupational diseases and workplace fatalities, anywhere a BWC claim is on the line.
Falls from Heights
Roofs, scaffolds, ladders, full BWC + VSSR awards.
Work Vehicle Accidents
On-the-job crashes, workers' comp + third-party liability.
Hazardous Substance Exposure
Chemical burns, respiratory injuries, toxic exposure.
Machinery Accidents
Industrial machinery, conveyors, power tools, amputations, crush, burns.
Workplace Wrongful Death
Death benefits to surviving spouses, children, dependents.
What to Expect When You Hire Knisley Law
Working with Knisley Law follows a four-step process, from your free first consultation to a final resolution, built to keep you informed at every stage and pay no fees unless we recover compensation for you.
Free Consultation
Call or message us. No charge,
no obligation.
Case Investigation
Medical records, FROI, BWC claim file, wage rate.
Representation & Filing
C-84, C-92, IC-2, C-86 forms · DHO/
SHO/IC hearings
Resolution
Benefits awarded, appeal won,
or settlement.
Why Injured Ohioans Choose Knisley Law
A Family Firm Rooted
at the Industrial
Commission
Founded in 1953 with deep roots at the Ohio Industrial Commission. Three generations of attorneys; one practice area.
Workers' Comp Focus, Not a Sideline
We've spent 73 years building a practice around it, the way we read a wage rate calculation, anticipate a Staff Hearing Officer's questions, and recognize when an MMI determination is premature.
No Fees Unless We Win
The first call is free. Our representation is paid through a contingency fee, you pay no attorney fees unless we recover compensation for you.
I had the pleasure of working primarily with Dan Knisley. He handled my BWC claim withthe utmost professionalism, courtesy, empathy and timeliness. I could not be happier and wholeheartedly recommend this entire practice to anyone in need of workplace injury legal assistance.
— Ken, Columbus, OH · Verified Google Review
Our Track Record Helping Ohio's Injured Workers
For 73 years, Knisley Law has helped Ohio workers and their families recover medical benefits, wage replacement, and disability compensation after workplace injuries, across every county in the state and every kind of BWC claim.
73
Years Helping Ohio Families
$100M+
Recovered for Ohio Workers
Since 1953
100+
Years Combined
Attorney Experience
Past results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Each case is evaluated on its individual facts.
Aggregate figures reflect total firm activity since 1953.
We don't measure our practice by any single case. We measure it by 73 years of showing up, for the warehouse worker whose carpal tunnel claim was denied, the laborer fighting a premature MMI determination, the family that needed help after a workplace death. It's rarely flashy work, but it's what we've done since 1953.
Mr. Doug Knisley handled my worker's comp claim. I'm so happy I chose him to represent me. It was instantly obvious he genuinely cared. My case was denied at first, but he was there to fight for me, and it wasn't long before the case was won!! Thank you Mr. Knisley!
— Carole, Columbus, OH · Verified Google Review
Serving Ohio From 4 Office Locations
Knisley Law represents Ohio workers across every kind of workplace injury, from slip-and-falls and machinery accidents to occupational diseases and workplace fatalities, anywhere a BWC claim is on
the line.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ohio Workers' Compensation
Learn More About Workers' Compensation in Ohio
These resources cover the questions injured Ohio workers ask most often, the difference between TTD and PPD, what wage replacement actually pays, and your protections if you're fired while on workers' comp.
