Northeast Ohio Workers’ Comp Psychological Injury Lawyers

30+ Years of Experience in Your Corner

To file a psychological or psychiatric workers’ compensation claim in Ohio, the afflicted individual’s condition must have resulted from an established work-related physical injury or disease. Although it might be difficult to win a psychological claim, we attorneys at Robin J. Peterson Company, LLC, will not back down when representing your interests.

What is a Workers’ Comp Psychological Injury?

Psychological injuries are injuries that affect the emotional or mental wellbeing of an individual. Among others, these injuries can include mental health disorders such as depression, anxiety, or PTSD. These injuries can occur for many reasons, from suffering an accident on the job to stemming from the natural of the job itself. 

Lawyers Helping Clients Realize All Their Options for Just Compensation

Many injured people don’t even realize — or choose to ignore — that they are experiencing psychological problems. Instead of pursuing help on their own, their friends, family, co-workers or physicians recognize the symptoms and push for action. 

As your attorney, it is our job to help you pursue maximum compensation — not just for the physical injuries you’ve suffered, but also for the damage and pain beneath the surface. With years of experience, we know what to look for when exploring your options for compensation.

Taking the Fear Out of Psychological or Mental Health Issues

There’s no questioning the physical and financial challenges that follow a severe injury, such as an amputation or spinal cord damage. Still, when your life is turned upside down by a workplace accident, it can be difficult to face the emotional and psychological effects of your injury. 

With an extensive network of medical professionals, we will connect you with the resources you need to build a strong case and receive treatment to help you through this difficult time. Common mental health issues we help clients address include:

• Depression
• Anxiety and stress
• Adjustment disorders

Don't wait to get help. Contact our firm at (216) 279-6888 today.