I was injured at work a year ago and it's ongoing. What are my rights due to the situation stated in the details I provided ?

The Indiana Worker’s Compensation Act says that a worker injured in the course of and within the scope of employment shall receive medical...

My question is can I sue for personal injury or for my future earnings from the company? I worked for the company for 8 yrs

The short answer is “no”. In the State of Indiana. you may not sue your employer for injuries sustained at work. You say that “something went...

Can I fight termination?

Because Indiana is an at-will state, there may not be anything that can be done about the termination, but it does not affect your work injury...

What additional accommodations is my employer required to make? Also, can they dictate when I can and cannot take pain meds?

Your employer may not direct medical care, and telling you when you may or may not take prescribed pain medication would appear to be an attempt to...

Can a employee be fired,if they are on workers compensation?

Indiana state law provides that an employer may not discharge or threaten to discharge an employee solely for requesting worker's compensation...

Can they stop this person from watching them?

An investigator may not use private property to conduct surveillance. Also, our Indiana Worker's Compensation Board is not fond of surveillance,...

If the injury was after 7/1/14 and before 7/1/15, the value is $5,309.50. If after 7/1/15 and before 7/1/2016, $5,715.50. You may wish to hire...

Is it to late to get an attorney?

You are entitled to TTD until the worker's compensation doctor finds you are at MMI.. You will then have the right to an IME should you feel you...

What do we do now? He has gone to a Dr. and found he needs surgery.

Your husband has two years to file a claim with the Worker's Compensation Board. In Indiana, injured workers are entitled to treatment of their...

Can I sue the Contractor for neglect and moving the ladder, the hospital and the contractor's attorney for damages?

I am so sorry to hear of this awful incident. You have some serious legal issues and need to consult an attorney and meet with them in person as...