Any Injured Indiana worker with an open worker’s compensation case will be confronted with lots of new legal terms. The HR Reps and worker’s comp insurance adjusters know these terms well. Without understanding the basics, you’re at a disadvantage w … [Read more...] about Indiana Worker’s Comp Basics: What is Maximum Medical Improvement (MMI)?
What If I Have a Worker’s Comp Case But My Employer Says I’m An Independent Contractor?
Indiana law requires every employer to carry worker’s comp insurance for its employees. In certain industries that are high risk for worker injuries, those insurance premiums can be astronomical. Rather than try to make the work environment safer fo … [Read more...] about What If I Have a Worker’s Comp Case But My Employer Says I’m An Independent Contractor?
What if My Employer Allows Me to Return to Work with Restrictions, but at Reduced Hours?
TPD is owed to injured workers who return to work with reduced hours Injured Indiana workers with worker’s comp cases are frequently taken off work while they recover from work-related injuries. During that time they receive something called Te … [Read more...] about What if My Employer Allows Me to Return to Work with Restrictions, but at Reduced Hours?
What Does Permanent Partial Impairment (PPI) Mean?
If you have been injured on the job – especially if it’s for the first time – even the basics of Indiana Worker’s Compensation may seem confusing to you, so that’s why I want to talk a little bit about some terms your worker’s compensation insurance c … [Read more...] about What Does Permanent Partial Impairment (PPI) Mean?
What Fees Can an Indiana Worker’s Compensation Attorney Charge?
If I had to guess what the number one most frequently asked question is, there’s one I hear the most without a doubt. In fact, I hear it 100% of the time, for good reason: What fee will my attorney charge me for my Indiana worker’s compensation case … [Read more...] about What Fees Can an Indiana Worker’s Compensation Attorney Charge?
Mays Charity of choice is the Tri-State Food Bank!
Charles Hewins of Salmon & Hewins, LLC interviews Tri-State Food Bank Executive Director Glenn Roberts On the Salmon & Hewins Facebook page, we recently announced our monthly charitable contribution program. Each month, our Facebook fo … [Read more...] about Mays Charity of choice is the Tri-State Food Bank!