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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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. ...

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...

The state of Indiana requires all employers to carry worker’s compensation insurance. This insurance is intended to cover expenses stemming from injuries incurred while performing work duties, even if those injuries are partially the employee’s fault. In many cases,...

According to the National Safety Council, a worker is injured on the job every seven seconds. Injured workers in the Indianapolis and Kokomo, IN area should reach out to a work injury attorney at Golitko & Daly. Our law firm is here to offer legal guidance and...