When a doctor’s mistake results in injuries or death, they or their family may consider filing a medical malpractice claim against the healthcare professional. Filing a medical malpractice claim in Indiana follows a specific process and has time restrictions. How long...
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How families may cope with a medical misdiagnosis
In the middle of the night, your spouse awakened in despair. The crackling noise when he exhaled signified wheezing. He was unable to sleep lying down or sitting up, and he was coughing up blood. You took him to an urgent care facility where the physician diagnosed...
Common causes of slip and falls
Personal injury occurs when someone's negligence results in an injury to another. When an incident occurs in a business, the victim may seek compensation from the owner if the conditions that led to the injury were avoidable. Slip and fall incidents happen under many...
Fatal construction accidents are the highest since 2011
It's a sad truth that construction is one of the most dangerous jobs in the world. In 2019, the construction industry experienced by far the most work-related deaths with 1,061 -- the highest number since 2011 and a 5 percent jump compared with 2018. Every day, an...
How to report a work injury
Earning workers’ compensation for a workplace injury is not a guarantee. Even though it is a workplace benefit for many employees in this country, it is still possible to miss out on the compensation you need to cover the steep costs of a workplace injury. The...
Workers’ compensation benefits and your employment
In the aftermath of an injury on the job, people may worry about how filing for workers’ compensation benefits may affect their employment. Common concerns include the possibility that an employer will retaliate and a job will be in jeopardy. State and federal...
4 commonly overlooked dangers in the workplace
Workers in nearly every occupation face a certain level of risk during every shift. From single-accident injuries to repeated toxic exposure, workplace hazards can lead to devastating injuries and catastrophic conditions. Supervisors often focus on large hazards while...
Why do people with valid workers’ compensation claims receive denials?
It is very common for people to receive a determination of ineligibility after applying for workers’ compensation benefits. These claimants should not conclude that a denial of benefits means that they are truly ineligible. Many claimants can dispute a determination...
Motor vehicle crashes cause most work-related deaths and injuries
Millions of workers across the United States drive or ride in a vehicle as part of their job duties every day, and motor vehicle crashes cause the most work-related deaths, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). All these workers are at...
3 common causes of construction accidents
Every year thousands of victims suffer from injuries from construction accidents. Oftentimes they are unable to work for long periods of time due to spinal trauma, brain injuries, or broken bones. Working on a construction site is a dangerous job, but knowing the...