Have you been injured in a slip and fall incident on someone else’s property? When this happens, is the landowner or business owner required to pay your medical bills? The answer is no. They are not required to pay your medical bills at any time after your accident and injuries until you prove “fault” […]
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Injured at Work Legal Claims
Work Injury Claims Workers compensation or work injury claims are often handled differently than personal injury claims. Most commonly, the victim in a work injury seeks compensation from an employer’s workers compensation insurance rather than the employer themselves. Employers in most states are required to insure their employees in case of injury. […]
Read more...How Much Money Can I Receive in a Workers Compensation Claim in Indiana
How Much Money Can I Receive For A Workers Comp Claim in Indiana? If you are injured on the job in Indiana and unable to return to work for more than a week, you may be entitled to receive paid medical care and compensation for your lost wages equal to two-thirds of your average […]
Read more...Workers Compensation Requirements and Penalties in Indiana
Workers Compensation Requirements and Penalties in Indiana IC-22-3-2-2 requires employers to carry workers compensation coverage, with some exceptions All Indiana employers must provide Workers Compensation coverage to all employees subject to Indiana Code 22-3-2-2. IC 22-3-2-2 Mandatory compliance; burden of proof; exemptions Sec. 2. (a) Every employer and every employee, except as […]
Read more...exclusive remedy provision of Indiana’s Workers Compensation Act
Indiana Workplace Injuries and the “Exclusive Remedy” Provision of Indiana’s Workers’ Compensation Act Being involved in an Indiana workplace accident is a stressful experience. Not only must the injured employee worry about physical recovery after the accident, but injured employees must also take time away from work. On top of this, there are […]
Read more...Determining Liability In Swimming Pool Accidents
Determining Liability In Swimming Pool Accidents Many people flock to swimming pools each year to get out of the sun and enjoy warm weather. However, recreational time can quickly become dangerous when pool owners fail to take proper precautions to keep the pool safe. If property owners do not fulfill their legal […]
Read more...Time’s Up: Only 180 Days to File Indiana Tort Claim Notice
Time’s Up: Only 180 Days to File Indiana Tort Claim Notice The Indiana Tort Claims Act (I.C. 34-13-3 et seq.) requires that notice must be filed before a plaintiff may bring a tort claim against any state agency or political subdivision. Timing is Critical The timing of this notice is critical, as failing […]
Read more...Common Questions About Daycare Injuries Answered
Seven Commonly Asked Questions About Daycare Injuries Answered The last thing any parent wants to hear is that their child was injured at daycare. Parents that send their kids to daycare work hard to provide for their families. The hardest thing for any parent to do is trust someone else with their kids. […]
Read more...Six Steps For Parents Dealing With Daycare Injuries
Six Step For Parents Dealing With Daycare Injuries The aftermath of a daycare injury can be overwhelming – parents want answers for what happened to their child and how the daycare could allow it to happen. Families whose children were injured at daycare have the right to find out what happened and to hold […]
Read more...Useful Information For Parents Of Children Who Were Injured At School In Indiana
Useful Information For Parents Of Children Who Were Injured At School In Indiana When parents send their children to school on weekday mornings, most do not want to think about the various accidents and child injuries that could happen in the classroom or during school-sponsored athletics. Yet school injuries are a serious problem in Indiana and […]
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