If you were injured at work, you may believe that your only option for paying for medical bills is through workers’ compensation. But there are some situations where you should file a personal injury claim for…
Workers' Compensation
Can I Get Worker’s Comp if I’m Struck by Lightning?
Working outdoors can be a thoroughly rewarding experience. In Indianapolis, we’ve got no shortage of jobs that require partial or total outside work: construction, shipping, waste disposal, grounds maintenance and more. Working outside means a constant…
Does a Pre-Existing Injury Still Qualify for Workers Comp?
Many workplace accidents are preventable or isolated incidents: a chemical spill, a coworker’s negligence makes you slip and fall, faulty wiring creates an unsafe work environment. But what if you’re injured on the job due to…
How to Get Workers’ Compensation for Chemical Spill Illnesses
Our society demands the manufacturing, handling, and shipping of potentially dangerous chemicals to function. The Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) has strict guidelines regarding the handling of hazardous and nonhazardous chemicals that are meant to…
I Was Injured by a Forklift at Work. What Are My Options?
As long as freight and heavy pallets of supplies need moving and sorting, forklifts will always be a vital part of any warehouse, yard, or cross-dock environment. They’ve made the lives so of so many workers…
3 Steps to Take After Getting Injured at Work
Any workplace carries the potential for injury. Warehouses and cross-docks constantly deal with hazardous materials and heavy machinery. Office spaces expose workers to aggressively lit screens and repetitive motions on a keyboard. Outdoor work environments host…
Compensation for Permanent Injuries Through Workers’ Compensation
Some work-related injuries not only affect a person’s immediate ability to work, but also cause permanent damage to some part of their body. Even if they can return to their previous job after a time off…
Can Musicians Receive Workers’ Compensation in Indiana?
When people think of workers’ compensation, they often picture laborers like construction workers or farmers who experience dramatic injuries with heavy-duty equipment. While these accidents can and often do result in workers’ compensation claims, Indiana’s workplace…
Does Overtime Factor into Workers’ Compensation?
Though the point of overtime hours is to better compensate workers who spend more time working than their contract requires them to, many Indiana residents rely on at least a few of these time-and-a-half hours to…
Are Interns and Temps Eligible for Workers’ Compensation?
Indiana’s workers’ compensation laws require all employers to provide accident and injury coverage for employees who are injured on the job. This protection extends to many full-time, compensated workers, but excludes individuals like independent contractors, who…
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