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Navigating Paraplegia After a Workplace Injury

Workplace injuries can be life-changing, and one of the most devastating consequences an individual can face is paralysis, specifically paraplegia. Paraplegia is when a person loses the ability to voluntarily move the lower parts of their body, often resulting from severe spinal cord injuries. Learn about your legal options after a workplace injury and paralysis, and find out how our experienced attorneys can help.

Five Common Reasons Why Workers’ Compensation is Denied

An injury at the workplace can leave you unable to work for days, weeks, or even months after the accident. Fortunately, certain protections, including workers’ compensation benefits, are established just for situations like these. Workers’ compensation covers the medical costs of your injury, lost wages, and lost earning capacity. However, it isn’t as simple as filing a claim to receive these benefits. When filing a workers’ compensation claim, you must meet and prove specific requirements before receiving any benefits.

How to file a medical malpractice claim in Indiana

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...

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...

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...

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...