How much does it cost to hire a workers comp lawyer and do I really need one?
An attorney’s fee in a worker’s compensation case is set by the WC Board. The fee is a percentage (20% and sometimes less) of the money you recover and every attorney in the State has to do it the same way...
Can my employer fire me for pursuing a worker’s compensation claim?
An Indiana employer may not terminate you in retaliation for pursuing worker’s compensation benefits...
Can I sue my employer for my workplace injury?
Indiana law does not allow injured workers to sue their employers in regular court for the employer’s negligence. However, in some situations, you could have a separate negligence case...
Should worker's comp pay for my future medical needs?
Insurance companies usually try to cut off all money and medical treatment when their doctor places you at maximum medical improvement (MMI). But in some cases, the cost of future medical care can be added to a settlement...
What is a permanent partial impairment (PPI) rating and do I have to accept it for my settlement?
A PPI rating is the percentage of your body that has been permanently damaged. It is very rare to recommend that a client settle for just the value of the initial PPI rating...
What can I do if my insurance adjuster is slow or doesn’t return my telephone calls?
Adjusters are busy and have lots of files but there is no excuse for neglecting your case. There are ways to get other people involved when adjusters are unresponsive...