Indiana Workers' Compensation Attorneys

At DearLegal, we connect you with experienced Indiana workers' comp attorneys who handle claims before the Worker's Compensation Board of Indiana. From steel and refineries in Northwest Indiana, to auto manufacturing in Kokomo and Lafayette, to logistics around Indianapolis, we'll match you with the right attorney at no cost to get started.

Notice to the employer within 30 days under Ind. Code § 22-3-3-1. The formal application for adjustment of claim must be filed within 2 years of the injury under § 22-3-3-3.

The employer. Under Ind. Code § 22-3-3-4, the employer designates the treating physician. Workers who go outside that authorization typically bear the cost unless the Board orders otherwise.

Indiana attorney fees are set by Board rule and require Board approval — typically tiered, with 20% common on contested amounts. Third-party tort claims run on standard 33%–40% contingency.

Generally no — exclusive remedy under Ind. Code § 22-3-2-6. Narrow exceptions for intentional torts. Third-party claims against non-employers (contractors, equipment manufacturers, negligent drivers) are not barred.

Medical treatment, TTD at 66 2/3% of average weekly wage, permanent partial impairment based on 'degrees of impairment' under § 22-3-3-10, permanent total disability, and death benefits.

Indiana recognizes a retaliatory discharge claim under Frampton v. Central Indiana Gas. Damages include lost wages and emotional distress — separate from comp benefits.

You generally have both a comp claim and a third-party negligence claim against the at-fault driver. The comp carrier holds a subrogation lien on the third-party recovery under § 22-3-2-13.

Why Do You Need a Workers' Compensation Attorney in Indiana?

Indiana's Worker's Compensation Act (Ind. Code § 22-3-2 et seq.) is employer-friendly on doctor choice — the employer picks the treating physician — but Indiana's permanent partial impairment system pays by 'degrees of impairment' under § 22-3-3-10, which creates real fights over the rating. Northwest Indiana steel mills (Gary, East Chicago), BP Whiting Refinery, Kokomo and Lafayette auto plants (Subaru, Stellantis, GM, Toyota), and Indianapolis-area logistics (FedEx, Amazon) all generate serious claims. The Worker's Compensation Board sets attorney fees by rule and the SOL is 2 years. An experienced Indiana attorney secures the right rating, protects future medical, and preserves third-party claims.

When Do You Need a Workers' Compensation Attorney in Indiana?

Our network includes Indiana workers' compensation attorneys who handle every kind of case, including:

Types of Workers' Compensation Cases in Indiana

From the moment you connect with a Indiana workers' compensation attorney, they go to work protecting your claim. The most common case types we handle:

Missing the 30-day notice or 2-year filing deadline

Going to a non-authorized doctor without Board approval

Accepting a 'degrees of impairment' rating without an IME

Settling before reaching MMI and addressing future medical needs

Refusing reasonable light-duty without medical documentation

Missing a third-party claim against equipment makers, contractors, or at-fault drivers

Missing the 30-day notice or 2-year filing deadline

Going to a non-authorized doctor without Board approval

Accepting a 'degrees of impairment' rating without an IME

Settling before reaching MMI and addressing future medical needs

Refusing reasonable light-duty without medical documentation

Missing a third-party claim against equipment makers, contractors, or at-fault drivers

Common Indiana Workers' Compensation Mistakes

Even a small misstep can hurt your case. Here’s what to avoid:

How Much Do Indiana Workers' Compensation Attorneys Cost?

20%

Typical starting contingency fee — you pay nothing unless your attorney recovers compensation for you.

Indiana workers' comp attorney fees are set by Worker's Compensation Board rule and approved on a per-case basis — typically tiered around 20% on contested benefits. Third-party tort claims run outside the comp system on standard 33%–40% personal-injury contingency.

What Can Your Indiana Workers' Compensation Compensation Include?

Medical Benefits

Reasonable and necessary medical treatment under Ind. Code § 22-3-3-4, including future medical when needed for the work injury.

Temporary Total Disability (TTD)

66 2/3% of average weekly wage under § 22-3-3-8, capped at the state maximum.

Permanent Partial Impairment (PPI)

Paid in 'degrees of impairment' under § 22-3-3-10, with statutory dollar values per degree by injury date.

Permanent Total Disability (PTD)

66 2/3% of AWW for up to 500 weeks under § 22-3-3-10 when the worker can't return to gainful employment.

Death Benefits

Benefits to surviving spouse and dependents under Ind. Code § 22-3-3-17 (500 weeks or remarriage), plus burial expenses.

Vocational Rehabilitation

Available when reasonably necessary to return the worker to employment, generally Board-approved.

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Indiana Workers' Compensation Attorneys

Why Do You Need a Workers' Compensation Attorney in Indiana?

When Do You Need a Workers' Compensation Attorney in Indiana?

Types of Workers' Compensation Cases in Indiana

Common Indiana Workers' Compensation Mistakes

How Much Do Indiana Workers' Compensation Attorneys Cost?

What Can Your Indiana Workers' Compensation Compensation Include?

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