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Indiana Workers’ Compensation Payments Rising

Dec 3, 2015 | Workers' Compensation

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If you’ve been injured on the job at no fault of your own, the costs of your medical expenses and other damages may be covered under Indiana’s workers’ compensation benefits.

The Indiana workers’ compensation attorneys at Stewart & Stewart Attorneys explain that over time, the payments related to workers’ compensation claims have increased. This leaves many employees wondering if the rise in these costs has had an impact on their ability to receive benefits or the compensation they’re offered.

An article from the Insurance Journal shows that Indiana’s workers’ compensation claim payments increased by as much as six percent between 2008 and 2013. There is a correlation between this spike in individual claim payments and a decrease in the number of initial claims that are approved.

A rise in the number of disputed Indiana workers’ compensation claims has resulted in Workers’ Compensation Board of Indiana reforming the way hearings in disputed cases are handled and scheduled.

These patterns highlight just how complex successfully navigating Indiana’s workers’ compensation system has become. It’s also indicative of the important role that’s played by having legal representation by your side throughout the claim process. The Indiana personal injury lawyers at Stewart & Stewart Attorneys encourage you to visit our website to learn more about the options and resources an attorney may be able to offer to an injured worker.

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