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Experienced Indianapolis Workers’ Compensation Lawyer Fighting for Your Rights

Indiana requires that employers in the state purchase workers’ compensation insurance for their employees. This insurance kicks in when a worker suffers an injury or illness on the job. Although these benefits are no-fault, many workers watch helplessly as their claims are denied and their incomes decline. This insurance is not there for them when they need it the most.

Call Delventhal Law Office to speak with an Indianapolis workers’ compensation lawyer. Our firm has won workers’ compensation cases for injured workers, and we want to hear your story.

Types of Injuries Which Qualify for Benefits

Almost any injury or illness will qualify for workers’ compensation if it was caused by your work conditions:

• Soft tissue injury. Millions of works are injured by overexertion or repetitive motions which strain or stretch soft tissue and pinch nerves.
• Burn injuries. A fire or chemicals can burn a worker, leading to serious injuries and permanent disability.
• Respiratory illnesses. Workers can suffer occupational illnesses when they inhale particulate matter or other toxic substances at work.
• Traumatic injuries. A worker can suffer fractures, concussions, or contusions when they fall or are struck by an object.
• Aggravated injuries. You might have a pre-existing injury. If work conditions aggravate it, then you can typically request benefits.
• Electrocution. Anyone working with heavy machinery or around live wires could be electrocuted and suffer burns or internal injuries.
• Heat-related injuries. Summer months are sweltering, and workers in a variety of injuries can suffer heat-related injuries like heat stroke.

If you have a question, contact our office. Workers should submit a claim for compensation if they even think they might qualify.

Workers’ Compensation Benefits in Indiana

Injured workers can receive a variety of benefits for any on-the-job injury:

• Income benefits. Workers can suffer a collapse in income after an accident. Workers might request benefits for temporary total disability, permanent partial disability, and more.
• Medical care. Workers’ compensation should cover medical care for your injuries, including surgery, rehabilitation, prescription medications, and doctor’s visits. So long as the care is reasonable and necessary, it is covered.
• Travel reimbursement. You might have to travel to receive care, in which case you might receive reimbursement.
• Vocational rehabilitation. Some workers need job retraining, which workers’ compensation should cover.

Although workers cannot request pain and suffering or mental distress damages, we can request them in a personal injury lawsuit.

Compensation for an Indianapolis Motorcycle Accident

Millions of people in Indiana are injured at work. They might suffer major injuries in an explosion or slow-to-develop soft tissue injuries like carpal tunnel. Regardless of how they are hurt, all workers should protect their rights by taking the following steps:

• Notify your employer of the accident and injury promptly. You have an obligation to report within 30 days, and you should not delay.
• Receive care from a doctor selected by your employer. Indiana gives employers the right to direct medical care.
• Attend all appointments. If you fail to, then your employer can claim you are not trying to get better, and you might lose benefits.
• Keep all medical records and reports related to the accident. Your employer should create an accident report and request a copy.
• Note any retaliation. Indiana prohibits employers from retaliating because a worker filed for benefits.
• Seek out a lawyer’s help. There are many reasons why workers’ compensation claims are denied. A lawyer can help navigate the claims process and support the claim with additional evidence.

How We Help

Although workers’ compensation benefits are no fault, many workers will still be denied. It is critical to speak with an experienced lawyer about your injuries.

Our office can assist workers in a variety of ways, including by offering advice on how to submit a claim, as well as what evidence they need.

Our firm can also review whether you can bring a personal injury claim. Although you can’t sue your employer, you might have a viable claim against someone else, like a product manufacturer for selling a defective product or a property owner for creating a dangerous hazard.

A personal injury claim can seek compensation for all lost income, as well as pain and suffering. This type of claim is an excellent way to increase the amount you take home following an accident.

Reach Out to Speak with an Indianapolis Workers’ Compensation Attorney

Workers are the engine that powers the Indianapolis economy. After an injury, you should receive all the benefits you deserve with a minimum of stress. Let us analyze your case and decide the best way to maximize your financial recovery. Call Delventhal Law Office today to schedule a free consultation.