Employers are required to do their part to create a safe environment for their workers. Despite these efforts, workplace accidents and injuries are very common. Because of this, all employers in the state of Indiana are also required to carry workers compensation...
Workers’ Compensation
Rotator Cuff Injury at Work
According to the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS), approximately 2 million Americans visit their doctor each year after suffering some form of rotator cuff injury. Many times these kinds of injuries can be successfully treated, allowing patients to...
Head Injury at Work: Know Your Rights
Workplace injuries can have devastating and long-lasting consequences. Depending on the severity of the injuries, the employee may be out of work temporarily or unable to return to their work duties altogether. Workplace injuries tend to be particularly severe for...
Are Workers’ Compensation Benefits Taxable?
Many clients ask if their benefits will be taxed. The answer can be complicated.
Shoulder Injuries at Work: What You Need to Know
We often take our bodies for granted until we experience an injury. Suddenly we recognize the importance of a certain body part. A shoulder injury can impact your ability to complete daily work and home functions. Workplace shoulder injuries are common, and you...
Hernia Injury at Work
Injuries on the job can happen any time, especially if you are in a physically demanding field. The Indianapolis, IN work injury and accident attorneys of Golitko & Daly can help you if you have suffered harm at your workplace. Our legal team can aid with workers’...
Pre-Existing Conditions and Workers’ Comp
If you’re injured while on the job, workers’ compensation can make the process of healing and recovery much easier. These benefits can cover living expenses and some medical expenses while you are recuperating and not earning a normal wage. Unfortunately, these...
Can I Be Fired for Filing a Workers’ Comp Claim?
It seems straightforward: if you are injured while on the job, you file a workers’ compensation claim to receive benefits. It’s actually a bit more complicated than that. Sometimes employers look down on workers’ compensation claims being filed, which can lead to...
Electrocution Accidents
The lawyers at Golitko & Daly have helped countless injured workers in the greater Indianapolis, IN area. Workplace accidents can be costly, especially for people who work in construction and industrial fields. The risk of electrical accidents causing burns and...
Delivery Driver Work Injuries
According to data from the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), more than 27,000 United States workers have been killed in auto accidents between the years 2003 to 2017. Motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of work-related deaths in...