If you have been injured on the job or if you have developed a disease that is related to your employment you may be entitled to Workers’ Compensation benefits. Workers’ Compensation law is very complex and difficult to navigate on your own. Injury victims need expert legal assistance to ensure the successful processing and settlement of their workers’ compensation claims.

Michael D. Gilday (AV rated) is of counsel to our firm. Mr. Gilday has more than 30 years experience in the Ohio Workers’ Compensation system. Mr. Gilday was a Chief Hearing Officer for the Industrial Commission of Ohio. Industrial Commission Hearing Officers are the attorneys who make the decisions in cases where an employer or the Bureau of Workers’ Compensation refuse to approve claims for medical expenses or compensation. Mr. Gilday has made decisions and rulings in several thousand Workers’ Compensation cases during his career. In 2006, Mr. Gilday retired from the Industrial Commission and since that time he has been engaged in the private practice of law focusing on workers’ compensation and other injury claims.

If you have suffered a work related injury or disease, the experienced and knowledgeable team of professionals at Goodson & Company can assist you in obtaining the following types of compensation: