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...
Workers’ Compensation
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...
Common manufacturing job injuries
Working in manufacturing is very demanding. You need to be physically active and on your feet almost the entire time you are on the clock. All this activity can lead to injuries, so here are a few common injuries that occur at manufacturing jobs in Indiana. Repetitive...
What to do after a denied workers’ compensation claim
If you were recently injured on the job in Indiana, it's wise to file a workers' compensation claim. Unfortunately, there's no guarantee that an employer will accept the claim you make. While it might feel hopeless, you can take further action after receiving a denial...
How does telecommuting affect workers’ comp?
Telecommuting reflects one of the ways the workforce changed dramatically in recent years. Many workers now find it possible to perform all the duties of their jobs in their Indiana residences. Cost savings, convenience and peace of mind come from working at home....
Cold stress can affect outdoor workers in Indiana
When winter comes calling, outdoor workers in the Madison region of Indiana face increased weather-related injury risks. Unfortunately, many employees underestimate the dangers associated with outside cold weather jobs. As such, workers may fail to protect themselves...
Common reasons for a denial of workers’ compensation benefits
When people file claims for workers' compensation benefits, they often do so because they have nowhere else to turn after an injury or illness keeps them from working. You may need those benefits in order to get medical care and to cover your bills. If you receive a...
