Worker's Compensation

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Worker’s Compensation provides benefits for those injured on the job.  Surviving dependents are also provided for in the event of a job-related death.  For any on the job injury, claims must be submitted to the Worker's Compensation Board in order to receive compensation.

Indiana Code § 22-3-2-2 requires employers and employees to pay and accept compensation for personal injury or death due to accidents arising out of and in the course of employment.  

Indiana Code § 22-3-2-8 sets additional qualifications for a Worker’s Compensation claim, preventing recovery for self-inflicted injury.  

Indiana Code § 22-3-3-3 requires that claims for Worker's Compensation be brought within two years of the accident or, if death results, within two years of the date of death.  

Additionally, certain types of employers and employees are exempt from the Worker’s Compensation Act, such as working for a railroad engaged in train service. 

When it comes to the matter of Worker’s Compensation, there are two main forms of dispute resolution that will be used: the informal and formal process.  

• Informal Process:  With this process the employee contacts the Worker’s Compensation Board with a request for assistance.  The submission of this request authorizes the Board to conduct an inquiry into the issue between both the employer and the employee.  

• Formal Process:  Should the informal process fail, the next step is to initiate a formal hearing with the Board of Worker’s Compensation which determines whether benefits should be awarded.  

Need help with a worker's compensation issue?  If you or a loved one was injured on the job, contact one of our attorneys today for a free consultation.