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Experienced South Bend Workers’ Comp Lawyer Fighting for Your Rights

Workers’ compensation insurance provides benefits to workers injured on the job. These no-fault benefits help workers and their families pay for medical care and survive a disabling injury. However, receiving benefits is not automatic. Some workers struggle to get a claim approved, and they should contact Delventhal Law Office to speak with a South Bend workers’ compensation lawyer. We can help injured workers pull together a claim or file an appeal after an initial claim is denied.

On The Job Accidents & Injuries

Workers’ compensation should cover all reasonable and necessary medical care to treat serious injuries suffered in workplace accidents. The requirement is that your injury arise out of your job duties.
We have helped workers make claims after:

• Falls
• Explosions
• Fires
• Motor vehicle accidents
• Workplace violence
• Toxic exposure
• Excessive heat or noise
• Overexertion

Our clients suffer a variety of injuries on the job, including:

• Traumatic brain injuries
• Lacerations or abrasions
• Burns
• Occupational illnesses
• Repetitive stress injuries
• Heat stress

Workers’ Compensation Benefits in Indiana

Insurance provides a range of benefits to assist workers. The main benefits include:

• Medical benefits—You should not have to pay for medical care. Workers can also receive travel reimbursement.
• Income benefits—Workers can receive a portion of lost wages if they are temporarily or permanently disabled for at least seven days.
• Vocational rehabilitation—Workers’ compensation should pay for worker retraining.
• Death benefit—If a worker died, then surviving family members should receive a death benefit.

Unfortunately, injured workers cannot receive any compensation for pain and suffering through workers’ compensation, but they could if they file a personal injury claim against a non-employer.

What is the Average Settlement for a Workplace Injury?

According to the Injury Facts website, the average workers’ compensation claim in the U.S. was $44,179 in 2021-2022. More granular data shows the average for specific types of accidents:

• Motor vehicle accidents: $90,914
• Burns: $63,119
• Slips or falls: $51,047
• Caught by accidents: $46,902

These numbers are only averages. The amount you receive will depend on your injury. Someone who suffers some aches and pains after a motor vehicle crash will receive less than someone with a life-altering crush injury.

Injury Facts also published averages based on the type of injury. These numbers account for the cost of medical care, as well as indemnity (wage loss) benefits:

• Amputation: $120,077
• Burns: $67,244
• Fracture, dislocation, or crush injuries: $63,531
• Infections: $40,453
• Carpal tunnel syndrome: $34,987

Important Steps to Take after a Workplace Accident

If you were hurt, there are steps you should take to protect your right to benefits:

• Immediately report your injury to your supervisor.
• Ask them to create an accident report and share a copy with you.
• If you have been diagnosed with an illness, then report it to your supervisor as soon as possible.
• Receive medical care for your injuries. In Indiana, employers can direct medical care.
• Attend all future medical appointments and don’t skip them.
• Maintain copies of all medical records and reports.
• Seek a second opinion if you do not think your condition is improving.

Workers benefit by consulting an experienced South Bend workers’ compensation lawyer if they have questions. For example, your doctor might release you to return to work even though you feel extreme pain. Contact us so we can review your options.

Why Insurers Deny Workers’ Compensation Claims

Insurance companies look for any reason to reject a claim, and some of the most common reasons include:

• The insurance company does not believe you are injured.
• Your injury does not qualify for workers’ compensation benefits.
• You were not injured while working.
• You have a pre-existing injury.
• You did not promptly report the accident.

Do not accept a denial of your claim. Instead, call Delventhal Law Office to discuss what happened. We can file an appeal and ask for benefits, but time is of the essence.

Why Delventhal Law?

Injured workers and their families need a steady hand to guide them through the claims process. So much is at stake, you owe it to yourself to hire the right legal team for your case.

At Delventhal Law Office, we offer the following:

• Individualized representation. Every client is important to us. We focus 100% on your case and will never ignore your calls or emails. Our clients can rest assured their case is receiving the right attention.
• No fees unless we win your case. This removes the risk from injured workers and creates an incentive to only accept strong cases.
• Depth of experience. We have handled countless workers’ comp cases and know how insurance companies analyze them. Availability. We will answer your questions in a timely manner and keep you in the loop.

Schedule Your Free Consultation

After a work accident, many workers feel hopeless. They need money and cannot afford expensive medical care. Call Delventhal Law to speak with a member of our team. We can fight to get you the workers’ comp benefits you deserve.