Am I Suing My Employer When I File a Workers Compensation Claim?

Who is responsible for paying Workers Compensation Awards?

We get asked often whether a workers compensation claim is basically a lawsuit “against your employer.”  The short answer is “no.”

99% of employers carry workers compensation insurance. Just as you carry auto insurance or homeowner’s insurance, claims are paid by the insurance company, not the owner of the policy. 

A small percentage of Indiana employers are self-insured.  Only large employers, who seek permission from the Indiana Workers Compensation Board, are self-insured.  With the self-insured employers, any money paid in the claim is paid by the employer’s money. This is a small minority of employers, as almost all are covered by an insurance policy and that insurance company pays if you file a claim.

If you are looking for guidance on how to proceed with your workers compensation case, please call us now.