Indiana Union Laborer Injury Attorneys

Allen Law Group Represents Union Laborers Across Indiana

Union laborers perform some of the most physically demanding and hazardous work in the construction industry. Highway projects, concrete work, demolition, environmental remediation, and heavy construction all involve union laborers, and they keep Indiana’s infrastructure moving. When a laborer is injured on the job, the consequences can be life-changing, and they deserve a law firm that understands their work, and the challenges they now face.

Allen Law Group has spent decades fighting for injured union workers across Indiana. Our firm’s roots run deep in the trades. Many of our attorneys come from union families, even our founding attorney, Kenneth J. Allen, is still a proud union member. We know the work. We know the risks. And we know how to fight for laborers.

What Indiana Union Laborers Do

Union laborers are the backbone of Indiana’s construction workforce. There are many different roles that Union Laborers perform. Below are some core duties and the jobs, including:

Core Laborer Duties

• Pipeline construction and maintenance
• Highway and road construction
• Operating compact equipment and assisting heavy equipment operators
• Concrete pouring, finishing, and formwork
• Masonry support and scaffold work
• Demolition and debris removal
• Trenching, excavation, and underground utility installation
• Environmental remediation and hazardous material handling
• Site preparation, grading, and erosion control
• Traffic control and flagging

Laborers work in fast-paced, high-risk environments where safety depends on proper training, equipment, and jobsite coordination. When contractors cut corners or fail to follow safety standards, laborers are often the first to get hurt.

Common Injuries Sustained by Union Laborers

Because laborers perform such physically intense work, they face a wide range of injuries, including:

Traumatic Injuries

• Crush injuries from trench collapses or heavy materials
• Falls from heights, scaffolds, or equipment
• Struck-by injuries from vehicles, machinery, or falling objects
• Lacerations, punctures, and impalements

Repetitive & Overexertion Injuries

• Muscle strains and soft-tissue damage
• Back, shoulder, and knee injuries
• Joint deterioration from years of heavy lifting

Environmental & Exposure Injuries

• Illness from hazardous materials
• Skin exposure from contaminated sites
• Heat stress and heat stroke
• Chemical exposure and respiratory injuries
• Hearing loss from prolonged noise exposure

Catastrophic Injuries

• Spinal cord injuries
• Traumatic brain injuries (TBI)
• Amputations
• Fatal injuries

Laborers deserve a legal team that understands how these injuries happen and how to hold negligent contractors, subcontractors, and other third parties accountable.

Indiana Laborer Unions We Proudly Support

LiUNA locals in Indiana are the regional unions that represent Laborers across the state. Skilled workers who build highways, prepare jobsites, pour concrete, handle demolition, support environmental projects, and keep major construction moving. Each local provides training, apprenticeship programs, safety certifications, and strong contract protections for its members. These locals ensure laborers receive fair wages, safe working conditions, and the benefits they’ve earned through collective bargaining. Together, Indiana’s LiUNA locals form a statewide network of highly trained, union-strong laborers who play a critical role in building and maintaining Indiana’s infrastructure.

Allen Law Group has represented members of laborers’ unions across the state.

LiUNA Locals in Indiana

• LiUNA Local 41 - Munster
• LiUNA Local 81 - Valparaiso
• LiUNA Local 120 - Indianapolis
• LiUNA Local 204 - Hammond
• LiUNA Local 203 - South Bend
• LiUNA Local 274 - Fort Wayne
• LiUNA Local 741 - Terre Haute
• LiUNA Local 795 - Logansport
• LiUNA Local 1112 - Gary

Why Indiana’s Union Laborers Trust Allen Law Group

A Firm Built on Union Roots

Allen Law Group not only represents those injured in union jobs, but some of our attorneys either personally worked in the trades or have family members that dedicated their career to union work.

• Attorney Kenneth J. Allen is a proud 30-year member of the Carpenter’s Union and previously worked as a Piledriver and Millwright (UBC), Teamster (IBT), and Railroad Trackman (BMWE) before becoming a lawyer.
• Attorney Otto J. Shragal brings hands-on trade experience from his work as an electrical contractor with IBEW Local 697.
• Attorney Andrew T. Tkacs, II comes from a strong union family as the son and grandson of Local 81 laborers.

Their union roots shape the firm’s values and drive their dedication to fighting for injured workers.

We Fight for Fair Compensation

Laborers often face pressure to return to work too soon or accept low settlement offers. We fight that. Our team pursues every available avenue of compensation, including:

• Construction site, jobsite liability claims
• Product liability claims for defective equipment
• Worker’s compensation benefits
• Third-party negligence claims
• Wrongful death claims for families

We don’t back down from contractors, subcontractors, insurance companies, or corporate defendants. We seek to hold the wrongdoers accountable for their actions. We seek justice.

Injured Indiana Laborer? Allen Law Group Is Here to Help.

If you’re a union laborer hurt on the job, you need a law firm that understands your work, your union, and your rights. Allen Law Group has been standing up for Indiana’s laborers for decades, and we’re ready to stand up for you. Contact us today for a free consultation. We don’t get paid unless you win.