Fort Wayne work injury attorney

INJURED AT WORK?
Employers in Fort Wayne are expected to have employee compensation benefits for their employees who are injured at work.
You have to negotiate with the employer and the employer's workers ' comp insurance company if you suffer a serious injury at work. It is easy to feel like you are being lost in the system with no contact back and forth and like you have little control over the negotiations.

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In the U.S., according to In Indiana, there were 54,311 work-related injuries recorded in 2013 by the Labor Department. 89 individuals were killed in work-related accidents in 2014. During 2013, Indiana employers challenged 3,714 job related claims. In Indiana, total compensation plus medical bills paid totaled $89,631,452.00 in 2014. 62% of impairment cases in Indiana are temporary in nature. When it comes to workers ' compensation, most workers do not recognize their full rights.

As a result, many workers end up not getting the full compensation they deserve. Which is one reason why you should contact an experienced Fort Wayne workers’ compensation attorney.
Our professional Fort Wayne work injury attorney's Office is here to help you get the compensation you deserve.

You are entitled to three payments if you have been injured at work: Payment of medical costs Temporary complete disability: Two-thirds of your missed earnings if you are unable to work because of a temporary disability Permanent partial disability: A lump sum if you are disabled as a result of your injury Many people do not know that they will be liable for extra compensation after their work injustice

At the Fort Wayne work injury attorney office our Fort Wayne workers’ compensation attorney can help you take a stand and get fair compensation for your injuries. There are statutes protecting the rights of northeast Indiana workers, and we will make sure you get the full extent of benefits to which you are entitled, regardless of the type of injuries you have suffered. Our firm handles all personal injury and workers’ compensation claims on a contingency basis, so you do not have to worry about legal fees until we get you fair compensation.


WHAT TO DO
Report your injury immediately to your supervisor or manager, regardless of whether you believe that you will need medical treatment or not.
Insist that your supervisor or manager prepare a written accident report.
Take part in all appointments and tests scheduled for you by the workers ' compensation insurance carrier of your employer. Whenever necessary, stop re-scheduling meetings. Missing or re-scheduling more than one appointment can lead to the suspension of pay benefits for your employees.
Keep copies of all restrictions, off-work statements, and reports given to you by each doctor that you see.
When you are disappointed with your medical care, ask for a second opinion. The workers ' compensation insurance carrier of your employer will determine whether to give this second opinion or not.
On the basis of a pre-existing condition, contest any denial of benefits. And if you have a pre-existing illness, you are entitled to insurance as long as the accident is an exacerbation of the existing condition.
Obtain a copy of the accident report from your manager or supervisor.
Report to the Indiana Department of Labor any threats or retaliations made by your employer for filing or attempting to file a workers’ compensation claim. It is against Indiana law to retaliate against an employee for filing a workers’ compensation claim.

MAKING A DIFFERENCE