Safety Related Injuries In Construction
Construction Accidents Construction site safety Construction workers perform many tasks on the job that expose them to serious hazards such as falling from heights, being struck by large machinery, being injured by power tools, and being exposed to asbestos or hazardous chemicals. Workplace...
How To Appeal A Denied Worker’s Comp Claim In Indiana
Worker's Compensation Handling worker’s compensation claims and appeals If your employer or the insurance company that handles your employer’s worker’s compensation benefits denies your claim, you may be worried about your family finances and your future. If your injury is serious,...
What Rights Do Undocumented Workers Have If Injured on the Job?
Worker's Compensation Escamilla v. Shiel Sexton: Indiana Case Law Noe Escamilla, a construction worker and undocumented immigrant from Mexico, was injured in 2010 when he and other construction workers were lifting a large stone at a construction site in Crawfordsville, Indiana. His injury...
Can an Employer Pay a Reduced Wages for Light Duty?
Workplace Injury Question from the Worker’s Compensation website: “If an injured worker accepts light duty, does the employer have to pay the same hourly wage the employee was receiving at the time of injury, or can the wage be reduced?” Answer: The Worker’s Compensation Act provides...
