Workers' compensation is a type of insurance that provides benefits to employees who suffer work-related injuries or illnesses. If a work-related injury or illness results in permanent disability, an affected worker may be entitled to additional benefits that are not...
Workers’ Compensation
How workers cover lost wages and medical bills after a job injury
If someone gets hurt on the job, they may require emergency medical care and support during their recovery. Especially when someone's injuries are significant or they work a demanding and physical job, it may be necessary for them to take a lengthy leave of absence...
Can you get workers’ comp if you were at fault for your harm?
You know that your company is obligated to provide workers’ comp in case you get hurt on the job. An injury happens, and it’s very clear that you weren’t injured at home or anything of that nature. You’re not trying to defraud the system. You’re just trying to get the...
How workplace amputations occur
The last thing you expect when turning up to work is to be involved in an accident that results in an amputation. Sadly, this is a reality for thousands of individuals across the U.S. each year. Depending on the body part that is lost, an amputation can impact your...
What should you do after a workplace accident?
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...
