Workers’ Compensation

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 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...

4 steps to take after a severe work injury

If you have been hurt while working, you want to keep your options open when it comes to workers' compensation. Indiana's workers' comp law has rules you must follow or risk losing your chance at your rightful benefits. Step one: report your injury To qualify for...

How to pay for construction site injuries

When you are working hard to bring home a paycheck, sustaining a construction site injury is one of the worst things that can happen to you. Not only can getting hurt result in significant hospital bills, but it can also make it difficult to support your family. ...

Workers’ Comp and Hip Injuries

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, there were 2.8 million non-fatal workplace injuries and illnesses reported by private sector employers in 2018. To protect workers from covering the cost of work injuries themselves, the law requires employers to carry...