Workers Compensation and SSDI - Kolet Buenavides - 909-9999

Casper, Casper and Casper
85 years of combined experience


Kolet Buenavides

Focused on Workers' Compensation
 

Kolet Buenavides

Area of Practice: Workers’ Compensation

Kolet is a strong advocate for people with significant medical conditions and work injuries. She has a wide range of experience in helping them obtain the help and benefits they need. She understands the physical, mental, emotional and financial impact that clients face, and works diligently to provide favorable outcomes. 

She has attained significant success rates in helping her clients access the benefits and awards they need and deserve while navigating them through the legal process in a manner that they can understand.

As a recent example of Kolet's dedication, commitment, and ability to succeed, Kolet has been focused on how the Courts should interpret R.C. 4123.56(F), which was enacted in 2020.  This law is about getting compensation for injured workers when they are unable to work because of the work-injury they sustained.

After the case was heard at the Appellate Court regarding this very important issue, the Magistrate agreed with Kolet’s arguments in how this law should be interpreted.  Then, Autozone appealed that decision to the Appellate Court, en banc, which means three Magistrates instead of one will make the decision on the case.   Again, the Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals, en banc, agreed with Kolet’s view on how the law should be interpreted. On behalf of injured workers in Ohio, Kolet has been working rigorously in how this law should apply, which is favorable to all injured workers. 

With Kolet’s dedication and diligence, the Court’s decision in State ex rel. Autozone Stores v. Indus. Comm'n of Ohio was a huge victory for all injured workers in Ohio.  Because of this monumental decision, injured workers can seek compensation when they are unable to work, on a temporary basis, due to their work-related injury, regardless of their work status right before they were medically deemed unable to work.  https://casetext.com/case/state-ex-rel-autozone-stores-v-indus-commn-of-ohio

Recently, Autozone filed an appeal at the Supreme Court of Ohio.  Kolet is gearing up, yet again, for the final legal challenge on this very crucial and important legal matter for all injured workers in Ohio. 

Prior to all the legal challenges regarding this law, injured workers were not able to seek compensation when they are unable to work due to the work-related injury when certain circumstances apply.    

Kolet’s passion and commitment in helping those in need stems from her prior career as a social worker for people with disabilities. Throughout her law school and legal career, she consistently helped people with medical conditions navigate and obtain benefits and resources available. 

 

Bar Admissions
Ohio, 2016
 

Education
Muskingum University – New Concord, Ohio, B.A. 2007
University of Toledo College of Law, Ohio, J.D. 201

Professional Associations
Ohio State Bar Association
Cincinnati Bar Association
Toledo Bar Association

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Steve Casper and his staff were always very helpful in getting everything ready for my case. They are very knowledgeable and put my mind at ease helping me understand each step of the proces of me getting my disability. I would highly recommend Steve Casper and his staff to anyone seeking social security disabilities.

Yvonne Charles - Dayton Ohio

...I had initially been denied by SSDI and my case went to hearing. Steve guided me along each step of the way and prepared me by helping me understand what to expect during the hearing process. My case was complicated and he sifted through a huge file, reached out to doctors and created a portfolio documenting why I deserve the benefits and how my conditions tie back to specific SSDI listed conditions. 

Rebekuh K - Dayton Ohio

This law firm is great. They stayed with me through my sddi hearings for 4 years. Turned down in 2016 they helped me file another case and after second hearing won benefits I want to thank Lisa and Lynn and all that helped. They will be in your corner until you win.

Hans F. - Dayton Ohio

This law firm is great. They stayed with me through my sddi hearings for 4 years. Turned down in 2016 they helped me file another case and after second hearing won benefits I want to thank Lisa and Lynn and all that helped. They will be in your corner until you win.

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Practicing law has been a proud tradition in the Casper family for three generations. Now Douglas, Sanford and Steven Casper are taking their passion for client advocacy to the next level at their family practice, Casper, Casper & Casper LLC, where they fervently lead the way in protecting clients’ rights, today and for the future.