Construction safety is a top priority. The adoption of new technologies has helped make construction sites safer. Building Information Modeling (BIM) plays a crucial role in identifying hazards and preventing accidents before they happen. Identifying hazards through...
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Worker Injuries
Can you get workers’ comp for aggravating a pre-existing injury?
Compensation for workplace injuries isn’t just for completely healthy people. Many workers with pre-existing conditions or ailments experience accidents on the job and merit workers’ comp. However, a question arises when the injury itself is not a new wound or trauma:...
Tips for preserving evidence in workplace injury cases
The outcome of a workplace injury can be overwhelming due to medical bills, lost wages and a long road to recovery. Thus, preserving evidence can be crucial to building a claim. If you are an injured worker, what steps must you take to gather evidence to support your...
Social media mistakes to avoid with your workers’ comp case
Social media is a great tool for connecting with others, but it can also cause problems if you are not careful. This is especially true if you have an open workers' compensation case. A rash post or improper privacy settings could negatively impact your claim. There...
What happens when an injury or illness from work develops over time?
Work-related injuries and illnesses can often manifest over time. The result is a gradual effect on an employee's health and ability to work. When such conditions arise, you should understand how workers' compensation cases unfold. By exploring what happens when you...
How to deal with a slip and fall at work
Slip and fall accidents affect thousands of workers each year. According to the CDC, around twenty percent of all non-fatal workplace injuries result from slips, trips or falls. If you suffer from a slip and fall injury at your workplace, there are a few things you...
Almost 30% of nursing home falls caused by environmental factors
When you place a parent in an Indiana nursing home, you may do so after recognizing that your mother or father requires more care than you or other family members are able to give. Each year, hundreds of nursing home residents across Indiana and the rest of the nation...
Who pays if you get injured on the job?
You will likely qualify for workers' compensation benefits if you suffer an injury while working. Indiana law limits your employer's liability for damages to worker's compensation insurance payments. This coverage often does not fully compensate you for your injuries...
Construction workers are prone to fatal injuries
Many people in Northwest Indiana work in the construction industry. While this is good for the Porter County economy, it also means that many workers are facing the dangers associated with most construction sites. Workers frequently have to do jobs from heights or in...
Asbestos exposure can cause significant injuries
Asbestos has been used in manufacturing and building industries because of its strength, ability to provide insulation and absorb sound and to fireproof structures. It may be in items like floor tiles, adhesives, electrical wire casings, roof shingles and pipes and in...
