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- How Do I File a Workers' Comp Claim?
  1. Report the injury to your employer.
  2. File a First Report of Injury (FROI) to the Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation (BWC).
  3. A decision is made by the BWC Customer Service Specialist (CSS).
  If you disagree with their decision, you have the right to file an appeal. Go to our Claims Procedure page for more detailed guidance on each step of the process as well as appeals.
- Need a Lawyer for a Worker's Comp Claim in Columbus?
  
  In the event medical and/or psychological disabilities prevent you from continuing to work as a police officer or firefighter, you should be aware of the benefits provided by the Ohio Police & Fire Pension Fund. Below is a summary of the types of grants offered by the Ohio Police & Fire Pension Fund.
- How Long Do I Have to File a Workers' Comp Claim?
  
  In Ohio, you have one year from the workplace injury, occupational disease or death to file a workers’ compensation claim. For occupational diseases, exceptions to the 1-year deadline may exist.