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...
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3 common causes of construction accidents
Every year thousands of victims suffer from injuries from construction accidents. Oftentimes they are unable to work for long periods of time due to spinal trauma, brain injuries, or broken bones. Working on a construction site is a dangerous job, but knowing the...
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. ...
Construction Accident Statistics (With Infographic)
Construction sites are among the most dangerous job sites of any industry. Even if a construction worker follows all regulations and protocols, they still might find themself suffering from a construction accident injury. Commonly considered to be the most dangerous...
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...
Elbow Repetitive Stress Injury and Worker’s Compensation
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,...
5 Most Common Workplace Accidents
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...
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...
Knee Meniscus Tears and Work Injuries
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,...