Your actions after a workplace accident could make or break your workers' compensation claim. Quite often, many claims are denied because the affected workers' unknowingly made mistakes or failed to follow some guidelines. Therefore, it is necessary to understand the...
Your workplace injury and permanent disability compensation
If you get hurt while working and have a permanent, disabling injury, now is the time to talk about permanent disability compensation and potentially getting Social Security Disability Insurance coverage. Initially, you’ll be able to make a claim for a few different...
How can you pay a workers’ compensation attorney after an injury?
Workers in just about any profession can get hurt on the job. An office worker could slip and fall, while a retail worker could hurt themselves trying to get an item off of a top shelf. Whether you work in an industry known for its job risks or get hurt while working...
Common injuries associated with the fast-food industry
Fast-food restaurants offer citizens in Indiana the opportunity to grab a quick bite to eat. This is handy for those who are on a brief lunch break or have somewhere to be. The employees in these restaurants work extremely hard, often over long hours. In cooking and...
How much of your wages will workers’ compensation cover?
Workers' compensation insurance in Indiana provides two useful benefits for workers who get injured or sickened by their employment. Indiana workers hurt on the job or diagnosed with a work-acquired medical condition can receive medical coverage for treatment. The...
Why workers’ compensation is better than medical insurance
Many workers in Indiana have the benefit of employer-sponsored health insurance. Other workers pay for their personal health insurance policies entirely out of pocket. While you may have health insurance, that doesn't mean you should try to use that coverage if you...
When do Indiana workers need permanent partial disability pay?
There are numerous scenarios that could lead to a successful Indiana workers' compensation claim. You could get hurt on the job because of a problem with equipment or a mistake by a co-worker. A doctor could diagnose you with a work-acquired medical condition like...
Lone workers face unique safety risks
Workers across Indiana are exposed to a number of hazards each day. Fortunately, most people go about their employment activities without running into trouble. Others are not so lucky. Being injured at work is not only traumatic, but it can have a significant bearing...
Do more accidents occur around the holidays?
Worker injuries happen throughout the year regularly. Workers' compensation payouts have been steadily rising since 1985 in Madison, Indiana. During the holidays, the number of worker injuries rises. There are several reasons that holiday work injuries rise. Workers'...
Are you living with an occupational lung disease?
Understandably, people throughout Indiana expect that the companies they work for will have safety measures in place for their employees. With that said, even safe workplaces can cause workers to develop occupational diseases. One of the most common areas of the body...
