Overview

Workers’ compensation expenses present a heavy burden for many companies. Our mission is to provide the necessary risk management and litigation counsel so you can make informed decisions for the future of your company.  Our commitment to you is to provide this counsel in an efficient and cost-conscious way. 

As a practice group, our focus is to help you promote workplace safety while managing the impact that occupational injuries and diseases have on your bottom line. To achieve this, we promote proactive risk management practices and the aggressive defense of allegations made against your company.

In addition to the wide range of services provided directly to our employer clients, we are often called upon by medical providers, third-party administrators, and insurance carrier clients for counsel with respect to their role in the workers’ compensation systems of Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana.

Our Services

We provide several workers’ compensation-related services to our clients, including:

  • Defense of classification and premium

  • Hearings before the:

    • Ohio BWC’s Adjudicating Committee and Administrator’s Designee;
    • Ohio Industrial Commission;
    • Kentucky Department of Workers’ Claims;
    • Indiana Worker’s Compensation Board
  •  Intentional tort and retaliation claims
  •  Negotiation of settlements and preparation of settlement documents, including Medicare Set-Aside arrangements
  • OSHA standards, complaints, responses, and inspections
  • Self-insured applications, letters of credit, audits, and complaints
  • Subrogation and third-party claims
  • Violations of specific safety requirement claims (VSSR)
  • Jury trials
  • Appeals to the:
    • Ohio Courts of Appeal and the Ohio Supreme Court;
    • Kentucky Workers’ Compensation Board;
    • Kentucky Court of Appeals and Supreme Court;
    • Indiana Worker’s Compensation Board
    • Indiana Court of Appeals and the Indiana Supreme Court
  •  Medical provider certification to practice in the Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana workers’ compensation systems
  • Counsel in the cross-over areas of wrongful discharge, FMLA compliance, ADA accommodations and the interplay with light duty programs

Our Differentiators

Our group distinguishes itself from our competition in the following ways:

  • Key performance indicators. With the emergence of data analytics in the risk management space, we have embraced the various qualitative and quantitative KPI used today. We are comfortable enough in our own skin to take an empirical look at our performance to ensure you are getting the value and results you demand.
  • Proactive claim assessment. Upon receipt of the defense of a claim, we will acknowledge assignment of the file immediately and thereafter set out to provide a comprehensive initial status report on the claim within 30 days. The initial status report will detail the administrative history of the case, summarize the medical records received, outline the particulars of the issues presented, familiarize our client with the venue of the action, and set out our recommendations for further claim handling.
  • Geographic reach for efficient service. Our multiple offices located throughout Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana give us the distinctive advantage to serve our clients' workers' compensation needs more efficiently without incurring unnecessary travel costs for our client.
  • Flexibility of file handling. We provide services tailored to our client's individual needs, from providing legal representation at a single administrative hearing to a complete claim defense, both through administrative litigation and in the court system.
  • Enhanced client communication services. Our firm's technological advances have allowed us to link directly with our clients' claim databases. In these instances we can view the employer's internal handling of the claim and, where permitted, can enter our risk management recommendations and handling reports directly. Where otherwise requested, all status reports are forwarded to the client via e-mail so that electronic merger of the exchanged information is accomplished easily.
  • Flexible billing alternatives. While we can certainly handle matters on a traditional hourly basis, we are also amenable to alternative billing arrangements, such as flat fee per case, flat fee annual retainer, and flat fee per hearing.
  • Risk management consultations. Our attorneys are available to provide risk management consultations with our clients, on such issues as proper claims investigation and handling, case law updates, educational seminars, etc. These services are provided on a complimentary basis to assist our clients in improving their in-house workers' compensation programs.

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Honors & Recognitions

Reminger's Workers' Compensation Practice was ranked at the Metropolitan level in Akron, Columbus, and Cleveland for 2024 by Best Lawyers®

Representative Clients

Representative Clients: ADP-Totalsource, Inc., ArcBest Corporation, Dollar General Corporation, Marriott International, Inc., Macy’s, MillerCoors, Old Castle Materials, Pepsi Americas, Swift Transportation, The Shelly Company

Insurance Carriers/TPAs: AIG, Clearpath Specialty, ESIS, Gallagher Bassett Services, Inc., Hartford Insurance, Helmsman Management Services, Inc., Liberty Mutual, Sedgwick CMS, Westfield Insurance Company

Testimonials

“I recommend Reminger attorneys; I think they are exceptionally wonderful to work with. They have been really responsive, knowledgeable, professional and polite. Additionally, the cost for the work they have performed has been a great value. Reminger has given great options for file resolution as case facts develop. They really met and exceeded my expectations frequently. Above all, they are wonderful people that I am also glad to call my friends”.
-Sarah, Senior Claims Specialist

“I think that Reminger’s Workers’ Compensation lawyers are top notch. They have always been responsive, even when there is an unpleasant problem. Their service is excellent.”
-Cathy, Workers' Compensation Specialist

"I can’t say enough about Reminger’s performance on our workers’ comp. claims. Their aggressive and thoughtful handling of claims allows us to achieve a large number of permanent settlements.”
-Mi Mi, Senior Claim Adjuster

"After working with the Reminger firm for several years, I would never even consider referring a workers’ compensation claim to anyone else in Kentucky."
-Joyce, Workers' Compensation Specialist

“I can’t say enough about the quality of services that I receive from Mark Bush and Stephanie Ross of your Fort Mitchell office. Simply, they are awesome. They are always helpful and find answers to my questions.”
-Sheryl, Claims Examiner

"Stephanie always provides timely reports and gives me the information I need, she is terrific! Stephanie is also makes herself available to help me with any questions I might have.”
-Amy, Senior Claims Specialist

“On this self-insured retail account, I deal primarily with Samantha Steelman of Reminger’s Ft. Mitchell office. She is terrific. I would even say awesome.”
-Elizabeth, Workers' Compensation Resolution Manager

"I appreciate working with all of the attorneys at Reminger, especially Taylor Knight. She stays on top of our claims and keeps us involved, and is diligent.”
- Mona, Workers' Comp Coordinator

“When it comes to grading the lawyers in Reminger’s Workers’ Compensation Practice Group that I deal with, they simply get an A+.” 
-Elizabeth, Senior Resolution Manager

“It is great to team up with the Workers’ Compensation Practice Group lawyers at Reminger to serve our mutual self-insured clients. You are all awesome to work with!"
-Rebecca, Claims Examiner 

“I have been a workers’ compensation claim rep and supervisor for many years and I have worked with many lawyers throughout the U.S. Kevin Sanislo of Reminger’s Columbus office is the top attorney that has served us and our clients. Reminger’s services in workers’ compensation claims is the standard I use to judge other lawyers.”
-Lucas, Senior Claims Specialist

“We very much appreciate the thorough and proactive services that we receive from Reminger on our workers’ comp. claims. The Reminger lawyers think “outside the box” and solve difficult cases.”
-Nick, Deputy General Counsel




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  • Jul 15, 2021
  • Apr 22, 2021
  • Mar 10, 2021
  • Webinar, Jan 21, 2021
  • Webinar, Dec 4, 2020
  • Webinar, Nov 10, 2020
  • Webinar, Oct 15, 2020
  • Webinar, Sep 16, 2020
  • Webinar, Sep 15, 2020
  • Webinar, Jul 28, 2020
  • Workers’ Compensation Case Law Updates 2019
    Columbus, OH, Oct 16, 2019
  • Workers’ Compensation Law from Start to Finish
    Columbus, OH, Oct 15, 2019
  • Medical Marijuana in the Workplace – Cutting Through the Haze
    Chicago, IL, Sep 24, 2019
  • Marijuana in the Workplace – What Employers Need to Know
    Nordonia, OH, Aug 22, 2019
  • Appropriate Considerations and Strategy When Denying Workers' Compensation Claims
    Webinar, Jun 17, 2019
  • Marijuana in the Workplace
    Chicago, IL, May 23, 2019
  • Defense Strategies in the Workplace with Medical Marijuana
    Lisle, IL, Mar 6, 2019
  • Medicare Set Asides, Medicaid Liens and Other Settlement Considerations in Workers’ Compensation Claims
    Columbus, OH, Dec 14, 2018
  • Workers’ Compensation Claims In Seven Steps
    Columbus, OH, Dec 6, 2018
  • Voir Dire and Asking the “Right” Questions in Jury Selection
    Columbus, OH, Nov 2, 2018
  • Jury Deselection
    Columbus, OH, Nov 2, 2018
  • Occupational Safety and Workers’ Compensation Risk Management
    Chicago, IL, Mar 18, 2018
  • Returning Workers to Light and Modified Duty Employment
    Elizabethtown, KY, Feb 26, 2018
  • The “Coming and Going” Rule as applied to Kentucky Workers’ Compensation
    Louisville, KY, Dec 7, 2017
  • Workers' Compensation from A-Z: 2017 Case Law and Legal Update
    Columbus, OH, Dec 6, 2017
  • Workers' Compensation from A-Z: How to Evaluate a Claim for Settlement
    Columbus, OH, Dec 5, 2017
  • The View from the Higher Chair
    Cleveland, OH, Sep 27, 2017
  • Preparing State Fund Employers and “Open Employers” for Self-Insured Workers’ Compensation Administration
    Dallas, TX, Jun 15, 2017
  • The Ins and Outs of  Ohio BWC 3rd Level Audit
    Goodlettsville, TN, May 9, 2017
  • Formulating a Compliant Action Plan for Workers’ Comp. Audit
    Goodlettsville, TN, May 9, 2017
  • The Wage Calculation Procedure for Ohio Workers’ Compensation Claims
    Goodlettsville, TN, May 9, 2017
  • Frequent Compensation Payment Errors in Workers’ Comp. Claims
    Goodlettsville, TN, May 9, 2017
  • Causation/Unexplained Falls
    Louisville, KY, Nov 1, 2016
  • How to Defend Against Substantial Aggravation Cases and Concussion/Post-Concussion Cases
    Dublin, OH, Sep 26, 2016
  • Practical Application of the Concussion Syndrome Injury in the Workers’ Comp. Context
    Dublin, OH, Sep 26, 2016
  • Cincinnati, OH, Sep 24, 2016
  • Ethics and Professional Responsibility
    Columbus, OH, Sep 21, 2016
  • Case Law Update
    Columbus, OH, Sep 21, 2016
  • Complex Issues in Workers’ Comp.
    National Business Institute CLE, Cleveland, OH, Jun 15, 2016
  • Kentucky Workers’ Comp Basics and Updates
    Dollar General Risk Management Team, Goodlettsville, TN, Apr 8, 2016
  • Workers’ Compensation Claims in the Assisted Living Employment Environment
    Assisted Living Concepts Inc. dba Enlivant, Oxford, OH, Mar 9, 2016
  • Post-Concussion Syndrome in Workers’ Compensation 
    Comp Management Inc., Columbus, OH, Mar 8, 2016
  • Substantial Aggravation in Workers’ Comp Injuries
    Comp Management Inc., Columbus, OH, Mar 8, 2016
  • Substantial Aggravation in Workers’ Comp Injuries
    Sedgwick CMS, Dublin, OH, Feb 29, 2016
  • Post-Concussion syndrome in Workers’ Compensation 
    Sedgwick CMS, Dublin, OH, Feb 29, 2016
  • Substantial Aggravation of Post-Concussion Syndrome
    Sedgwick CMS In-House Workshop, Hilliard, OH, Feb 15, 2016
  • Updates on Ohio Workers’ Compensation Law
    Sedgwick CMS In-House Workshop, Hilliard, OH, Feb 15, 2016
  • Workers’ Compensation 2015 Case Law Update
    Columbus Bar Association CLE, Columbus, OH, Dec 16, 2015
  • Nuts & Bolts of Kentucky Workers’ Comp.
    York Risk Services In-house Workshop, Charleston, WV, Dec 15, 2015
  • Nuts & Bolts of Kentucky Workers’ Comp.
    Sedgwick CMS In-house Workshop, Charleston, WV, Dec 15, 2015
  • From a Workers’ Compensation Perspective, How Do We Handle the Likes of You __________ and Like Services
    Kentucky Workers’ Compensation Education Association Annual Conference, Dec 7, 2015
  • Workers’ Compensation Issues in Employment Relationships in the Freelance Economy
    Kentucky Workers’ Compensation Education Association Annual Conference, Dec 7, 2015
  • Defending Workers’ Compensation Claims, Human Resources from A to Z CLE: Handling Workers’ Compensation Claims  
    Dec 2, 2015
  • Subrogation for Self-Insuring Employers in Workers’ Compensation
    Columbus Bar Association CLE, Columbus, OH, Sep 23, 2015
  • The Basics of Ohio Workers’ Compensation “State Fund” System
    Swift Transportation Workers’ Comp. Dept., Phoenix, AZ, Sep 16, 2015
  • The SMART Act, ORC 4113.23 and Ohio Employment Qualification Act
    Akron Bar Association Annual CLE Seminar, Las Vegas, NV, May 16, 2015
  • Ohio Workers’ Compensation 6Aspects in Trucking Liability
    Nuverra In-House Seminar, Scottsdale, AZ, Apr 15, 2015
  • Workers’ Compensation Case Law Update 2014
    Sterling Education CLE Seminar, Columbus OH, Dec 15, 2014
  • Workers’ Compensation in Ohio in the Court of Common Pleas, Courts of Appeal and Mandamus Actions
    Wal-Mart Workers Comp. National Counsel Meeting, Bentleyville, AK, Oct 29, 2014
  • Ethical Workers’ Comp Claim Negotiations in the State of Kentucky
    Electric Insurance In-House Seminar - Louisville, KY, Oct 9, 2014
  • What Medicare and Medicaid Reporting is Expected of You in a Workers’ Comp. Claim
    National Institute of Medicare and Medicaid Education Conference, Chicago, Illinois, Sep 30, 2014
  • Primer for Ohio Workers’ Compensation Claim Handling
    Dollar General Corporate Headquarters, Goodlettsville, TN, Aug 19, 2014
  • OSIA Conference-Sponsor
    Cincinnati, Jun 18, 2014
  • Ohio’s New Wage Loss Workers’ Compensation Rule
    Helmsman Management Services Inc., Columbus, OH, Apr 24, 2014
  • Workers’ Compensation from A-Z National Business Institute CLE Seminar
    Cincinnati, OH, Apr 23, 2014
  • The Ins and Outs of Kentucky Workers’ Comp Claims
    CorVel Corporation Workers’ Compensation Headquarters, Jackson, MS, Mar 18, 2014
  • Harrah's - New Orleans, LA, Mar 17, 2014
  • Workers’ Comp Case Law Update
    Toledo Bar Association CLE Seminar - Toledo, OH, Dec 13, 2013
  • Kentucky's Workers Compensation Administrative Procedures
    CorVel Corporation - Downers Grove, IL, Oct 10, 2013
  • E-Discovery in Workers Comp. Litigation
    AIG Regional Workers Compensation Claim Dept. - Louisville, KY, Sep 26, 2013
  • Reminger Solutions to Workers Comp Claims
    Ohio Self Insurers Association 39th Annual Conference - Sandusky, OH, Jun 12, 2013
  • Updates in Ohio Workers’ Comp Case Law
    Updates in Ohio Workers’ Comp Case Law - Columbus, OH, Apr 12, 2013
  • Independent Medical Examinations and Workers’ Compensation 
    Columbus, OH, Apr 10, 2013
  • Medicare and Medicaid Reports and Set Asides
    National Institute for Medicare/Medicaid Education - San Diego, CA, Apr 8, 2013
  • Judicial Review of Administrative Decisions in Workers’ Compensation Claims
    Ohio State Bar Association Workers’ Comp. CLE Seminar - Columbus, OH, Apr 4, 2013
  • A Primer in Kentucky Workers Comp Law - CorVel Corporation - Jackson, MS
    Feb 21, 2013
  • Kentucky Workers Comp Act An Overview
    CorVel Corporation TPA - Dublin, OH, Jan 21, 2013
  • Risk Management v. Risk Avoidance in Workers’ Compensation
    Ohio Self Insurers Association Annual Meeting - Columbus, OH, Oct 26, 2012
  • Bring Your Worst WC Case to Lunch for Review
    InfoQuest/VocWorks/Medical Evaluators LLC Self Insured Seminar - Perrysburg, OH, Oct 10, 2012
  • Managing and Cost Containment in Temporary Total Disability Issues in Workers’ Comp
    Careworks Consultants Inc. - Columbus, OH, Oct 5, 2012
  • Utilization Review under Kentucky Workers’ Compensation Law
    Marathon Petroleum Company - Findlay, OH, Sep 27, 2012
  • Light Duty Job Offer and Economic Loss
    Ohio State Bar Assn. Advanced Workers’ Comp. CLE - Cleveland, OH, Sep 21, 2012
  • Light Duty Job Off and Economic Loss
    Ohio State Bar Assn. Advanced Workers’ Comp. CLE - Columbus, OH, Sep 6, 2012
  • Mitigation and Negotiation Defenses in Workers’ Comp - Chartis Insurance Co. Workers’ Comp Kentucky Self-Insurance Group - Louisville, KY
    Aug 30, 2012
  • Ohio Workers Comp Employer Pitfalls and Protections
    Sterling Education CLE Seminar - Columbus, OH, Jul 24, 2012
  • Recent Ohio Workers’ Comp Law Update and the Appeals Process in Workers’ Comp Administration
    Macy’s Corporate Risk Management Dept. - Cincinnati, OH, May 2, 2012
  • Claims Handling Strategies and A Self Insured Employer Audit Summary in Ohio
    Macy’s Corporate Risk Management Dept. - Cincinnati, OH, May 2, 2012
  • Judicial Review of Administrative Decisions
    Ohio State Bar Association CLE Seminar - Columbus, OH, Apr 13, 2012
  • Newly Available BWC Discounts and Programs
    Benefits 1/AdvoCare Group (Northwest Ohio clients) - Toledo, OH, Mar 1, 2012
  • Medical Terminology and Definitions Within the Workers’ Compensation System
    Broadspire Workers’ Compensation Dept. - Louisville, KY, Jan 17, 2012
  • Wage Loss Claims in Workers’ Comp.
    Gallagher Bassett and ESIS Workers’ Comp Claim Groups - Columbus, OH, Oct 14, 2011
  • Subrogation Recoveries Arising Out of Workers’ Comp. Claim
    Gallagher Bassett and ESIS Workers’ Comp Claim Groups - Columbus, OH, Oct 14, 2011
  • Best Practices for Workers’ Comp. Claim Handler and Outside Counsel
    CareWorks Consultants and Gallagher Bassett Claim Departments - Columbus, OH, Oct 14, 2011
  • Permanent Total Disability issues in Workers’ Comp Claims
    CareWorks Consultants Claim Department - Columbus, OH, Oct 13, 2011
  • Violation of Specific Safety Standards in Workers’ Compensation
    CareWorks Consultants and Gallagher Bassett Claim Departments - Columbus, OH, Oct 13, 2011
  • The Issues of Course and Scope in the Allowability of a Workers’ Comp. Claim
    CareWorks Consultants and Gallagher Bassett Claim Departments - Columbus, OH, Oct 13, 2011
  • Voluntary Abandonment as a Defense to Temporary Total Disability Benefits
    Industrial Commission of Ohio Statewide Hearing Officers CLE Seminar - Columbus, OH, Oct 13, 2011
  • Traumatic Injury v. Soft Tissue Injury
    Broadspire, Louisville, KY, Oct 11, 2011
  • Claim Handling Ethics and Bad Faith in Workers’ Compensation, General Casualty and Property Claim Administration - Sedgwick Claims Service
    Dedicated Electric Insurance Workers’ Comp. Unit - Louisville, KY, Aug 25, 2011
  • Wage Loss and Living Maintenance Wage Loss in Workers’ Compensation
    CareWorks Consultants, Inc. - Dublin, OH, Aug 3, 2011
  • Worker’s Compensation, Independent Medical Exams and Medical Fee Disputes
    2011 CEU Institute Broadspire - Louisville, KY, Jul 20, 2011
  • Motions to Reopen Worker Compensation Claims - 2011 CEU Institute Broadspire
    Louisville, KY, Jul 20, 2011
  • Defending Substantial Injury Aggravation Claims in Workers’ Compensation - CareWorks Consultants, Inc. Self insured and State Fund Claims personnel
    Dublin, OH, May 19, 2011
  • Judicial Review of Workers’ Compensation Decisions
    Ohio State Bar Association CLE - Columbus, OH, Apr 15, 2011
  • The Fundamentals of Americans with Disability Act Claim
    Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce Human Resources 100 Group - Kentucky, Apr 14, 2011
  • Avoiding Retaliatory Discharge Claims
    Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce Human Resources 100 Group - Kentucky, Apr 14, 2011
  • Workers Compensation 2010 Update - Lorman Education Services
    Columbus, OH, Oct 29, 2010
  • The Impact Of Workplace Injuries And Employment Practices Liability To The Employer
    Gilbride Insurance Consultants CLE Seminar - Toledo, OH, Oct 5, 2010
  • "Judicial Review of Workers' Comp. Administrative Decisions"
    Ohio State Bar Assn. CLE Seminar. Columbus,OH, Apr 14, 2010
  • Independent Medical Examinations and Workers’ Compensation - Ohio Bureau of Workers Comp Safety Congress - Columbus, OH
    Apr 10, 2010
  • Update on Annual Workers' Comp Seminar
    Sep 18, 2009
  • Judicial Review of Administrative Decisions
    Apr 2, 2009
  • The Judicial Process of a Workers' Compensation Claim
    Jan 6, 2009
  • An Overview of Workers' Compensation
    Jan 6, 2009
  • Overview of Workers' Compensation and Claim Investigation, Dollar General-Sedgwick-Attys and Claim Administrators Meeting
    Columbus, Ohio, Oct 6, 2008
  • Navigating the Workers Compensation Hearing Process, Dollar General-Sedgwick-Attys and Claim Administrators Meeting
    Columbus, Ohio, Oct 6, 2008
  • Workers' Compensation Subrogation, Dollar General-Sedgwick-Attys and Claim Administrators Meeting
    Columbus, Ohio, Oct 6, 2008
  • Overview of Workers' Compensation and Claim Investigation, Dollar General-Sedgwick-Attys and Claim Administators Meeting
    Columbus, Ohio, Oct 6, 2008
  • Judicial Review of Administrative Decisions, Ohio State Bar Association CLE
    Cleveland, Ohio, Jun 4, 2008
  • Pyschological Trauma in the Workplace, Kentucky Self Insured Association Joint Conference
    Louisville, Kentucky, May 16, 2008
  • Pitfalls and Protections for Employers Under Worker's Compensation
    Ohio State Bar Association Advanced Worker's Compensation Seminar, May 7, 2008
  • Workers' Compensation Overview, Incident Reporting and Bureau's Stats and Fraud, Washington Division of URS Corporation, BP Refinerie
    Oregon, Ohio, Apr 9, 2008
  • Judicial Review of Workers' Comp. Administrative Decisions, Ohio State Bar Association-Continuing Legal Education Seminar
    Jun 20, 2007
  • Best Practices in Defense of a Workers' Comp. Claim, Advanced Workers' Compensation Seminar
    Columbus, OH, Jun 20, 2007
  • Overview of the Workers' Compensation System, Advanced Workers' Compensation Seminar
    Columbus, OH, Jun 20, 2007
  • Proper Investigation Techniques in Workers' Compensation Claims, Pepsi Cola Bottling Plants Worker's Comp. Unit
    Columbus, OH, Jun 15, 2007

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