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Volume 3, Issue 9 Charles E. Boyk June 2010 PRSRT STD Law Offices, LLC US POSTAGE 405 Madison Avenue PAID Suite 1200 PERMIT #179 Attorneys Chuck Boyk and Toledo, Ohio 43604 TOLEDO, OH Michael Bruno Phone: 419.241.1395 Toll-Free: 1.800.637.8170 The Boyk Bulletin Fax: 419.241.8731 RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED Inside this Issue Boyk Law Offices welcomes our Idol,

Overcoming Adversity 2 Crystal Bowersox, to Toledo harles Boyk Law ner of Madison Ave. and An Ellis- Bikes for Kids 2 We’re on the Web! Offices gave St. Clair St., where our of- ton, Ohio Fighting debt 3 American Idol fi- fice is located. native, Alumni of the Year Award C 3 nalist Crystal Bowersox a We decorated our floor’s Crystal www.CharlesBoyk-law.com Jacob’s Yo-Yo contest 4 warm welcome on May windows, giving a letter to was Cases of Interest 4 14th, as she traveled to each one, spelling out the American Toledo to pay a visit to her message, “Boyk Law ♥s Idol’s first We Have Six Offices roots in northwest Ohio. Crystal.” runner up, to Serve You Office members Steve During the concert, we ranking New address or phone number? Help us stay current by letting us know! Reamey, Leslie Romb- provided the audience with second Call Anneke at 419.720.4452 or email her at [email protected] Downtown Toledo kowski, and Stacey Swier- candy, yo-yo’s, key lights, place next 405 Madison Avenue gosz met the Idol star at and even had a special bag to Lee Crystal Bowersox at Suite 1200 101.5 The River, where of treats made up espe- DeWyze. the Kiss FM studios Toledo, Ohio 43604 Crystal was being inter- cially for Crystal. Visit our Enter Jacob Cases of Interest 419.241.1395 Aunt Amy’s Amazing 800.637.8170 Toll-free viewed by the Mary Beth “It was so cool to have website and type “Crystal Boyk’s our office is handling 419.241.8731 Fax and Rick in the Morning. her here,” office manager Bowersox” in the search Cheesy Potatoes After the interview, Leslie Rombkowski said. engine at the top of the Yo-Yo trick 49-year-old woman is hit head-on by a West Toledo Ingredients drink driver, shattering her elbow, frac- Crystal performed a con- “Crystal is just as cool in homepage to view more 4032 Secor Road contest! turing her neck, and causing a chipped 2 bags frozen shredded potatoes Suite A cert outside of the PNC person as she is on TV, and photos, video interviews, (32 oz each) Yo-yo C5 vertebrae. She spent three days in Bank Building, on the cor- she is so down-to-earth.” and news coverage. intensive care, and had to have pins Toledo, Ohio 43623 2 bags finely shredded cheese (8oz each) trickster surgically placed in her elbow. South Toledo 3/4 cup sour cream Hurt on the job and can’t work? Do you know 2 cans cream of chicken soup Jacob Boyk 46-year-old worker is injured after 5241 Southwyck Blvd. Suite 108B 2 Tablespoons butter another worker drops freight on top of where your paycheck will come from? wants to see your yo-yo him. He fractured his foot in two places, Toledo, Ohio 43614 any people bills. For example, if a 1 teaspoon each of salt and pepper severely sprained his ankle, and has a tricks! Send us a video Bowling Green don’t think Usually, people who are worker had a pallet fall on fracture in his lower back. Directions of you performing your 121 E. Wooster Street M about what injured only have to stay his foot that prevented 34-year-old employee is test driving a Suite 255 would happen if they off the job for a relatively him from doing his job 1. Preheat oven to 350°F. trick to motorcycle when an SUV turned in 2. Thaw potatoes in microwave. Bowling Green, Ohio 43402 were hurt on job, let alone short period of time. until he recovered from [email protected] front of him. He had to have part of his how they would pay their Fortunately, people can his injuries, temporary 3. In separate bowl, mix together pota- left ear amputated, and also suffered a Swanton toes and cheese. and we’ll put it on our cheek-to-cheek fracture, fractured skull, 110 W. Airport Highway recover from these total would be the proper 4. In another bowl, melt butter. Add in website! compound fracture to arm, and multiple Suite 208 injuries and get back to claim to file. soup, sour cream, and salt and pepper. fractures to his back. He spent nine days Swanton, Ohio 43558 work. The injured worker The kid with the in the hospital and then six more days in Temporary total disabil- must miss eight consecu- 5. Add potato and cheese mixture to Findlay inpatient rehab. ity helps replace wages tive days in order to qual- cream mixture. Pout into large baking most creative 612 S. Main Street, pan. 28-year-old man’s hand is slammed in Suite 101 lost for those who are un- ify for temporary total video will win a a Hummer stretch limo door after 6. Cover with foil, bake for one hour, or Findlay, Ohio 45840 able to work for a certain disability. $25 gift card of owner of the limo closes it too soon. A period of time. until potatoes are cooked all the way trip to the emergency room and x-rays See Work Injury, page 2 through and the top is golden brown. their choice! determined that his fingers were Auto Accidents • Medical Malpractice • Workers’ Compensation • Dog Bites • Wrongful Death • ATV and Motorcycle Accidents significantly injured.

Page 2 Volume 3, Issue 9 The Boyk Bulletin Page 3 congratulations to Anneke Overcoming Adversity: Local worker Does your debt feel out of control? Kurt, the Marketing Direc- C tor in our office, who won fights to get well after on-the-job injury Learn how to gauge financial stability the 2010 Lourdes College Out- hile Omar Bazzy was weakened state, and in constant possible that eople often have difficulty crazy? standing Business Alumni of the working the night shift in pain, with the threat of further dam- Omar’s in- admitting to themselves In the current economic climate, Year Award for her involvement in W the loading area of a lo- age to his neck and spine always on jury would P that they are in serious fi- it is easy to fall behind on paying the Love for Lupe and the Bikes for cal chemical company, he was his mind. have been nancial difficulty. It is easy to say bills, due to less overtime earn- Kids projects. struck in the head and shoulder by For over a year, his life revolved minimized Steve Reamey that the situation is just ings, periodic layoffs, or unex- “I had no idea that I was even up an overhead reel and trolley that fell around bouts of terrible pain in his by his “temporary.” pected expenses. for consideration!,” Anneke said. “I 30 feet from the ceiling. neck and shoulder, as well as employer Omar Bazzy Here are a few things to consider If you believe you may need an am honored to receive the award, At first Omar had thought that he pinched nerves which left him un- and he may not have when determining the extent of “independent” analysis of your and I hope that this encourages had escaped serious injury and only able to turn his head for days. He gotten the surgery necessary to free financial problems, in order to de- financial situation, our office may other recent col- sustained contusions to his head and also had constant numbness and tin- him from the pain. cide whether filing bankruptcy be able to help. lege graduates shoulder. gling in his left arm, which meant Our office was able to direct Omar might be the right choice. Attorney Fredric Boyk has over to get out there But over the course of the next that he had to find time to visit the to one of the top neurosurgeons in 1. Are you using credit cards to 30 years of experience dealing and make a dif- year, the chiropractic treatments, chiropractic office two to three days this area who finally found out what pay other credit cards? with both individuals and compa- ference in the pain, numbness, and pinched nerves a week for some temporary relief. the true extent of his injury was, get 2. Is the car payment always nies in financial distress. life of someone he constantly suffered seemed to His condition left him with little him the medical treatment he needed, late? Fresh start bankruptcy may else.” indicate otherwise. time to focus on anything else in his and obtain a large, confidential settle- 3. Are the utilities on a payment solve your problems - or there The award is After our office helped him get life other than the pain-treatment- ment from the manufacturer. plan with big balances that you may be other alternatives for help- given to an approval from the Ohio Bureau of pain cycle. “Mr. Boyk and his staff gave me a cannot pay off soon? ing you achieve financial stability alumnus who Workers’ Compensation for an MRI, Omar decided to call Charles E. voice against an employer that didn't 4. Are creditors threatening law- and peace of mind. exhibits the Omar was told that he had ruptured Boyk Law Offices, LLC after learn- want to acknowledge my injury, and suits or have you been sued? Feel free to call our office at Lourdes’ values three discs in his neck and that they ing that the device that he was in- a manufacturer that didn't want to 419.241.1395 if you would like a of learning, rev- were impinging on his spinal col- jured by was defective, along with take responsibility for my injury,” 5. Are creditor telephone calls FREE financial consultation. erence, and service. Anneke Kurt umn. the fact that his injury was more se- Omar said. “I never had a question go and nasty letters driving you He needed spinal surgery, and vere than he originally thought. unanswered, everyone was very Work Injury, cont. from page 1 working. In such a case, the worker tors and determines the percentage went through a five hour anterior “I knew I needed an attorney that friendly and accommodating, and For the first 12 weeks of disability, would be eligible for a permanent of impairment. That percentage is cervical discectomy which left four could represent my interests and ag- they always made me feel that some- injured workers receiving their full partial disability award based on the basis of any compensation the plates and eight screws attached to gressively pursue a just resolution,” one was on my side.” weekly wage. the percentage of the impairment. worker would receive. his cervical spine, fusing the lower Omar said. “I researched local attor- Attorney Boyk was impressed with That figure is based on the aver- For injuries that occurred prior to The percentage of disability de- portion of his neck together. neys, and the Boyk Law Offices the way that Omar overcame his ad- age of the gross wages earned dur- June 30, 2006, the injured worker termined by the hearing officer is The surgery was followed by a seemed to have the history and re- versity. ing the six weeks prior to the in- had to wait 40 weeks before filing used to calculate the award paid three month recovery. cord I was looking for. After ini- “Omar was a pleasure to deal with jury. this type of claim. The waiting pe- based on a formula employed by The surgery had a major impact on tially talking with Chuck, I knew I throughout the whole case,” Chuck After three months, a claimant riod for injuries after that date is 26 the BWC. more than just Omar’s health. Be- had found my representative.” said. “He was always responsive and receives 66 2/3 of his average weeks. An example of an injury that fore the surgery, he was in a very Had he not hired an attorney, it’s really helped us to help him.” weekly wage. In this situation, the In order to determine the percent- would be the basis of a permanent average weekly wage is calculated age of loss, the worker is examined partial disability claim would be a Do you know of a deserving child who has made a based on the worker’s average by a BWC doctor, who determines worker who gets burned on the job difference in the life of another person? gross wages for one year prior to the percentage of impairment of and is left with permanent scar tis- the injury. the body part in question based on sue. A percentage of disability Enter our Bikes for Kids contest! It should be noted that although the American Medical Associa- would be determined to calculate Visit www.BikesForKidsToledo.com to temporary total disability does not tion’s Guides to Evaluations of the award paid to the completely replace a worker’s lost Permanent Impairment. worker. learn how your child can win on of 13 income, workers’ compensation If the injured worker thinks the If you’ve been injured bikes we are giving away this summer, from Wersell’s Bike Shop! benefits are not taxable. percentage determined is too low, on the job, call our of- Sometimes workers sustain he can object to that finding and fice at 800.637.8170 to A Note to Our Readers Charles E. Boyk Law Offices, LLC has created this newsletter for our clients, friends, and colleagues to provide general and practical information. It is not intended for legal advice and physical or psychological injuries opt for examination by his own request your free copy should not be viewed as a solicitation. 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