In Indiana the laws of workers’ compensation benefits are no-fault laws. Hence the workers who are injured while performing the duties of employment are entitled to many benefits. The employers are required to have workers’ compensation insurance. The insurer will pay the amount of workers’ compensation when an employee is injured at work.
The workers compensation lawyer Fort Wayne help the injured employee to claim the compensation he deserves. Companies like Delventhal law office LLC assists the employees in calculating the right amount of compensation for the injury. Following are some of the amounts which can be claimed by the worker:
- Medical bills
Medical bills of the injured workers are paid throughout the length of the treatment of the worker without any time or cost limitations.
- Fees of the physician
In most cases the facility of the physician is given by the employer or the insurer of the employer. The fees are also paid by them. If the employee goes to a physician under emergency situation then he should notify the employer/insurer about the same at the earliest.
- Lost wages
Temporary total disability (TTD) benefits are paid to the employees who are unable to work completely because of the injury.
Permanent Total Disability Benefit (PTD) is given to the employees who are injured in such a way that they would never be able to work in a reasonable employment due to the injury. These type of benefits are extended indefinitely.
Permanent Partial Disability (PPD) Benefits are computed as a percentage of the wage of the worker and the degree of impairment.
- Death/Dependency Benefits
If an injured employee dies in the accident in the work place or dies due to the injury incurred during his work, the dependents of the employee is eligible for the death benefits. The death benefits are calculated as the disability benefits.
- Attorney fees
The attorney fees can be claimed subject to the approval of the workers’ compensation board.
