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WORKPLACE INJURIES
While there have been considerable improvements in workplace safety in Indiana over the last few decades, far too many employees are still severely injured on the job each year.
According to information from the Indiana Department of Labor, 93,300 workers were injured in the state in the year 2014 alone. For workers and their families, dealing with a workplace accident can be extremely challenging. It could mean major medical bills and a considerable loss of income.
ALLEN COUNTY WORKERS’ COMP
Under the Workers’ Compensation Act of Indiana, the overwhelming majority of companies operating within the state are required to carry workers’ compensation insurance. This is a no-fault insurance system. Injured workers are entitled to compensation regardless of whether or not their accident occurred because of their employer’s negligence. Yet, in practice, actually recovering full and fair workers’ compensation benefits can still be difficult.
At Delventhal Law Office, our Allen County workers’ compensation attorneys are committed to helping injured Indiana workers get the full and fair benefits that they deserve under the law. After a serious workplace accident, you need financial compensation to pay for your medical bills and to support your family. We know how to hold insurance companies and employers accountable. If you were injured on the job in Allen County, please do not hesitate to contact us today for a free legal consultation.
3 STEPS TO TAKE:
- Seek Medical Attention
- Report Your Accident to Your Supervisor
- Contact a Workers’ Compensation Attorney
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What To Do
1. Seek Medical Attention
If you were hurt on the job, you need to get yourself to a doctor for a comprehensive medical evaluation. Most importantly, this is necessary to protect your health and wellbeing. Nothing should come before your safety. In addition, it is also necessary to protect the status of your workers’ compensation claim. If you do not know where to go for medical treatment, our workers’ comp attorneys in Allen County, IN can offer you guidance.
2. Report Your Accident to Your Supervisor
In Indiana, injured workers have a duty to report their accident to their supervisor. If you fail to report your injuries, you may lose out on your rights. Do not let this happen to you. No matter the circumstances of your injuries, please make sure that it is reported in writing to your employer within 30 days.
3. Contact a Workers’ Compensation Attorney
In some cases, injured Allen County workers are able to get their benefits without much trouble. This is most often the case with relatively minor injuries. However, most injured workers should seek professional assistance.
If you are having any trouble with the claims process, you were forced to miss extensive time on the job (weeks), or you believe you sustained a permanent impairment, you need to speak to an Indiana workers’ compensation lawyer. You should never sign a settlement agreement with your employer or their insurance company without first speaking to an experienced attorney. You deserve the maximum available benefits.
ALLEN COUNTY WORKERS’ COMP BENEFITS
Medical Benefits
Under Indiana law, the state’s workers’ compensation insurance program provides benefits for all medical expenses that are deemed to be “reasonable and necessary”. Among other things, this includes coverage for emergency services, hospital bills, visits to specialists, rehabilitative care, drug costs, and medical equipment costs.
Wage Loss Compensation
Temporary total disability benefits (TTD) essentially constitute wage loss compensation. Injured Allen County workers can obtain this compensation to cover the time that they miss on the job. Missed paychecks are a huge burden on Indiana families. TTD benefits are paid weekly, at two-thirds of the worker’s average weekly wage (AWW) at the time that the accident occurred. This is tax-free compensation. Though, there are maximum available TTD benefits in Indiana.
Permanent Impairment Benefits
In some cases, Allen County workers may have permanent impairments as a result of their job-related accident. Under Indiana law, these workers may be entitled to permanent partial impairment (PPI) compensation. The specific compensation available will always depend on the nature of the underlying impairment. These cases can be especially complicated. Workers with a permanent impairment should always be represented by a top-rated Allen County workers’ compensation lawyer.
Total Disability/Death Benefits
Indiana allows for up to 500 weeks of TTD compensation to be paid to workers who have a permanent disability. If you are not able to return to work as a result of your injuries, this compensation should be paid at two-thirds of your average weekly wage.
In the truly tragic cases where a workplace fatality has occurred, the dependent survivors of the victim are entitled to 500 weeks of death benefits. These cases are always complex. If you sustained a permanent disability, or your family member was killed on the job in Indiana, please contact an experienced Allen County workers’ compensation attorney for help.
Understanding Third Party Work Injury Claims
Under Indiana law, a workers’ compensation claim is the sole legal remedy that injured employees have against their employer. This means that you cannot file a personal injury lawsuit against your company. However, other employers are not exempt from legal action. Injured Allen County workers have a right to file a lawsuit against negligent third parties. If your injuries were caused by the carelessness or recklessness of a third-party entity, you should consult with an experienced Allen County workers’ compensation attorney immediately. You may be entitled to additional financial relief for your injuries.
Were You Injured While Working in Allen County?
We can help. At Delventhal Law Office, our skilled Allen County legal team has helped many workplace accident victims recover full benefits. If you or a family member was injured on the job, please do not hesitate to contact us today for a free, no obligation legal consultation.
We only get paid if we help you recover financial compensation. You will never have to pay any upfront costs to work with our attorneys. With an office in Fort Wayne, we represent injured workers throughout Allen County, including in New Haven, Woodburn, Grabill, Huntertown, and Monroeville.
AREAS WE PRACTICE
At the Delventhal Law office, our Fort Wayne personal injury attorneys are committed to fighting for the rights and interests of accident victims. If you or a family member was injured because of the carelessness or recklessness of another party, we can help. Our Indiana personal injury lawyers handle a wide array of legal cases, including:
Car Accidents
Our top-rated Fort Wayne car accident attorneys are committed to fighting for the legal rights and financial interests of injured victims.
Bicycle Accidents
Besides collisions between vehicles, crashes involving cyclists and vehicles are some of the most common types.
Truck Accidents
Treating truck accident-related injuries can leave injured parties struggling with mounting medical bills and undue hardship.
Workers' Compensation
When you suffer a serious injury on the job, you have to deal with your employer and your employer’s workers’ comp insurance company.
Wrongful Death
Collecting damages can never replace the loss of a loved one, but it can go a long way towards helping a family pay off medical debt and focus on grieving.
Motorcycle Accidents
The trouble with motorcycle riders is that they don’t necessarily have a reputation for defensive driving.
Birth Injuries
We represent mothers and children when they are injured by medical malpractice.
Burn Injury
When a person sustains debilitating burn injuries, it can be difficult and sometimes even impossible to return to life before the accident.
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