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.
Personal Injury
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...
Personal Injury Settlements vs. Verdicts
When a person is injured by the reckless or negligent actions of another person or party, they’re likely due compensation for resulting damages. Victims can seek compensation through a lawsuit. When filing a lawsuit, it is best to work with a knowledgeable personal...
What Are the Common Types of Personal Injury Damages?
When someone is injured in an accident caused by the negligence or actions of another person, whether on the job or elsewhere, a personal injury lawyer can help recover compensation for victims. There are many different types of damages that may be available to those...
Personal Injury Statutes of Limitations
Accidents can happen at any time and anywhere. If the accident was caused by another person’s reckless or irresponsible behavior, it’s important that this negligent individual be held accountable. Personal injury lawsuits hold negligent people accountable for their...
Car Accidents and Fatigue
The legal team at Golitko & Daly knows how serious an impact a car accident can have on a household. Medical bills, vehicle damage, and other hardships associated with a crash can take their toll. That’s why Indianapolis, IN attorneys Matthew Golitko and John P....
Top Driver Actions That Resulted in Car Accidents in Indiana in 2017
Car accidents are an everyday occurrence, even on the roadways here in Indiana. In fact, according to the official report Indiana Traffic Facts 2017, 219,112 car accidents occurred in Indiana that year; 834 of these accidents were fatal. Here, attorneys Matthew...
Car Accidents at Intersections
Attorneys Matthew Golitko and John P. Daly know that deadly auto accidents can happen in city streets or rural areas. You might expect the majority of crashes to occur on highways, but in fact, one of the most common places auto accidents occur are intersections....
Bicycle Accidents: How Legal Representation Can Help
Bicycles can expose riders to dangerous elements, including unsafe road conditions and reckless drivers. According to the National Highway and Traffic Safety Administration, 818 bicyclists were killed in accidents in 2015, and an estimated 45,000 people were injured...
Car Accidents and Citations
Auto accidents commonly result in physical, emotional, and financial damages that can have a significant impact on a person’s life. If someone experiences any of these types of losses following a car accident that was caused by another person or party, they have a...