Under the Indiana Worker's Compensation Act, an 8% PPI rating to the foot is equal to 2.8 degrees. If the 8% is to the leg above the knee, then...

My workers comp insurance co. is sending me a 3500.00 check as a partial settlement,is this considered a contract if cashed ?

No, cashing the check would not be considered accepting a settlement. All worker's compensation settlements in Indiana must be approved by the...

Hi I work inside an Iron Foundry, making cast iron brake drum and brake rotors. Back on May 13, I was involved in a work related

I agree that you should speak to a worker's compensation attorney. It sounds like the worker's compensation insurance carrier may have...

Can i sue a nursing home

You should file a worker's compensation claim, if you have not already done so. Your remedy against your employer is likey limited to worker's...

Am I entitled to my Workers comp Medical records ?

The attorney fees for worker's compensation attorneys in Indiana are set by the law and are a contingency fee, a percentage of your recovery. If...

Permanent Partial Impairment or PPI Whose responsible

The process for obtaining a PPI rating by a worker's compensation insurance carrier from a doctor can vary widely by company and physcian. ...

What is the time limits on an workers Comp Insurance

There is not a specific time limit in the Worker's Compensation Act for an insurance carrier to tender a settlement offer to an injured worker. I...

Can I receive a cash or structured settlement after drawing Workers Comp

You should talk to a worker's compensation attorney now. The doctor releasing you from treatment may trigger your entitlement to certain benefits,...

Worker's compensation is a no fault system, which means that whether your sister's accident was caused by the fault of the employer, her fault or...

Should we appeal or seek further legal advice?

Yes, it sounds like you certainly have a worker's compensation case and possibly a wrongful termination claim as well. You should talk to an...