{"id":2560,"date":"2020-01-10T17:48:33","date_gmt":"2020-01-10T17:48:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.chblawfirm.com\/blog\/?p=2560"},"modified":"2020-01-10T17:48:33","modified_gmt":"2020-01-10T17:48:33","slug":"what-benefits-am-i-owed-for-my-workplace-injury-claim-in-indiana","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.chblawfirm.com\/blog\/what-benefits-am-i-owed-for-my-workplace-injury-claim-in-indiana\/","title":{"rendered":"What Benefits Am I Owed For My Workplace Injury Claim in Indiana?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Do you know how much compensation you can receive for\nyour recent Indiana workplace injury? Continue reading to find out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Facts For Injured Workers<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

Here in Indiana, those injured at work are entitled to\na certain set of benefits, all of which are incredibly necessary and valuable\nto the overall recovery of an injured worker. Among the benefits available to\ninjured workers, compensation for wage replacement and medical treatment are\nthe most vital. Many injured workers wonder how much compensation they are owed\nfor their workplace injury claim in Indiana, but the answer varies depending on\na wide range of legal factors. Most often, workplace injury claim settlements\nare influenced by the nature of the victim\u2019s injuries, the extent of their\npermanent limitations as a result of the workplace accident, their capacity to\nreturn to the work field, and much more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In Indiana Injured Workers Can Receive Benefits For:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\u27a4 Lost Wages
\u27a4 Permanent Disability
\u27a4 Wrongful Death
\u27a4 Medical Treatment
\u27a4 Vocational Rehabilitation
\u27a4 Gas Mileage For Doctors Appointments (depends on conditions)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For a better understanding of how workers\u2019\ncompensation settlements might be calculated, you must discuss your particular\nclaim with a trusted and experienced Indiana workers compensation lawyer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Workers\u2019 Compensation Limitations<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

Although Indiana provides financial relief for injured\nworkers, there are still certain degrees of limitations set on the amount of\nbenefits an injured worker can receive. In fact, starting in July 2016, Indiana\nenacted a new law that set a maximum weekly worker\u2019s compensation payout of\n$780 per week. Furthermore, certain types of damages and losses might not be\ncompensated under worker\u2019s compensation law, such as pain-and-suffering or\nmental anguish.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Temporary Disability Benefits<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

When an injured worker is recovering from their injuries, they can receive temporary disability benefits since they are temporarily disabled as a result of the workplace accident. In Indiana, there are two types of temporary disability benefits and injured worker might be eligible for: Total Temporary Disability (TTD)<\/em> and Partial Temporary Disability (PTD)<\/em>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Total Temporary Disability (TTD) \u2013<\/strong> These benefits make up two-thirds of an injured worker\u2019s average weekly pay. Injured workers continue to receive total temporary disability until they return to work in any scope, achieve maximum medical improvement (MMI), neglect to appear for doctor\u2019s examination ordered by the insurance company, refuse a reasonable job offer, or reach 500 weeks of benefits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Partial Temporary Disability (PTD) \u2013 <\/strong>These benefits are granted to injured workers in the case that they can return to work, but are unable to make the same wages as they did prior to the workplace accident. They make up two-thirds of the difference between a worker\u2019s pre-injury and post-injury earnings. An injured worker can receive up to 300 weeks of partial temporary disability benefits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Take note that temporary disability benefits are not\npaid for the first week unless an injured worker must take at least three weeks\noff work. If you feel that the insurance company cut off disability benefits\ntoo early, contact an Indiana workers compensation attorney right away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Permanent Disability Benefits<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

Aside from temporary disability benefits, an injured worker might further be entitled to permanent disability benefits. Similar to temporary disability benefits, Indiana provides two distinct types of permanent disability benefits: Permanent Total Disability (PTD)<\/em> and Permanent Partial Impairment (PPI)<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Permanent total disability (PTD) benefits are granted when an injured worker\u2019s resulting condition prevents them performing any type of work. They are two thirds of a worker\u2019s average weekly pay, but only up to the state maximum benefit. In fact, they would be the same as their temporary total disability (TTD) benefit. These benefits are not considered until an injured victim\u2019s doctor determines they have reached maximum medical improvement (MMI). Maximum medical improvement is when an injured person can no longer improve their condition with further medical treatment. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Indiana provides two forms of Permanent partial impairment (PPI) benefits: Scheduled Loss Benefits and Unscheduled Benefits. Injured workers are entitled to permanent partial impairment benefits whether they lose time off work or experience a decrease in earnings. PPI benefits are paid in addition to 125 weeks of total temporary disability (TTD) benefits, however, TTD benefits paid over 125 weeks are deducted from PPI payments. Like permanent total disability benefits, PPI benefits are not considered nor eligible until a patient reaches maximum medical improvement. Stay tuned for an upcoming blog that will cover scheduled and unscheduled workers compensation losses in further detail.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Wrongful Death Benefits<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

In the case that a workplace accident results in a worker\u2019s wrongful death<\/a>, their immediate family or dependents are entitled to certain wrongful death benefits in Indiana. Payout for wrongful death benefits are equivalent to two-thirds of a worker\u2019s average weekly pay, or up to the state\u2019s maximum, and they can be paid up to 500 weeks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to Calculate Your Workplace Accident Claim Benefits<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Call the Law Office of Craven, Hoover, and Blazek P.C. at 317-881-2700<\/strong> to schedule a free initial consultation with a licensed workplace injury<\/a> lawyer in Indianapolis, Indiana. Seasoned attorneys, Daniel Craven, Ralph Hoover, and Keith Blazek, are ready to help you recover the compensation you deserve after being injured at work. We represent injured workers throughout the State of Indiana.\u00a0 Best of all, we only collect lawyer fees if we obtain a settlement or judgment for you!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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