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...

Severe work injuries are tragic. Unfortunately, they are common. If you have been hurt while working, workers' compensation is critical to maximizing your recovery. In Indiana, there are rules you must follow to access your benefits. Learn the steps to take after a...

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...

While many people assume workers' compensation is only for catastrophic injuries, it also covers minor injuries. Workers' compensation insurance covers all work injuries, even if the employee is at fault. In many cases, work injuries are the result of a sudden...

People who work in construction, manufacturing, and industrial professions run a high risk of serious injury at some point in their career. That’s why the lawyers of Golitko & Daly take on-the-job accidents so seriously. Serving people in Indianapolis and Kokomo,...

Joint injuries can have serious short-term and long-term effects on your life. Changes in mobility, range of motion, and overall limb strength could mean certain jobs are no longer safe for you to perform. When these kinds of injuries impact your well-being and your...