Indiana Union Carpenter & Millwright Injury Attorneys

We Understand the Risks Indiana’s Union Carpenters Face

There are many risks carpenters and millwrights encounter during their work. Their daily tasks bring a wide range of hazards that can lead to serious injuries. Those injuries may include:

• Falls from ladders, scaffolds, lifts, or elevated platforms
• Struck-by injuries from falling materials, tools, or equipment
• Structural collapses or failures
• Unsafe staffing, supervision, or job site management
• Repetitive motion injuries affecting shoulders, knees, and hands
• Power tool and saw injuries
• Caught-between incidents involving walls, forms, or machinery
• Electrocution hazards on mixed-trade job sites

These injuries can be life-changing affecting a carpenter’s ability to work, support their family, and return to the trade they’ve dedicated their life to.

Allen Law Group Stands with Indiana’s Union Carpenters and Millwrights

Allen Law Group has spent decades standing up for injured union workers across Indiana. Many of our attorneys have worked in the trades themselves or come from families deeply rooted in union labor, giving our team a genuine understanding of the challenges union members face. Firm principal Attorney Kenneth J. Allen is a proud 30-year member of the Carpenter’s Union and worked as a Piledriver and Millwright (UBC), Teamster (IBT), and Railroad Trackman (BMWE) before becoming a lawyer.

Attorney Otto J. Shragal gained experience working for an IBEW Local 697 electrical contractor, and Attorney Andrew T. Tkacs, II is the son and grandson of Local 81 laborers.

This firsthand background gives our team a real appreciation for what union carpenters and millwrights endure on the job. The physical demands, dangerous conditions, pressure to meet deadlines, and the constant risks that come with building and maintaining Indiana’s infrastructure. Our commitment to securing fair compensation, protecting worker’s rights, and obtaining justice for injured carpenters is rooted in our own union backgrounds.

A Team Built on Union Values

Our dedication to Indiana’s union workers is personal deeply rooted in our own experiences in the trades and our long-standing respect for the men and women who build, maintain, and power this state. That commitment guides everything we do, and it’s reflected in our core beliefs:

• Safe job sites - Every worker deserves to go home in the same condition in which they arrived. Safety isn’t optional. It’s fundamental, and we stand firmly behind the protections that keep union carpenters, millwrights, and all tradespeople out of harm’s way.
• Accountability for negligent contractors and employers - When companies cut corners, ignore safety rules, or put production ahead of people, workers pay the price. We believe in holding those responsible fully accountable for the harm they cause.
• Respect for the trades - Skilled labor is the backbone of Indiana’s infrastructure and industry. We honor the craftsmanship, discipline, and pride that union workers bring to every job.
• Justice for injured workers and their families - A workplace injury affects more than just the person who was hurt; it impacts entire families. We fight to ensure workers receive the support, protection, and justice they deserve during the most challenging moments of their lives.
• Fair compensation - Injured workers should never be left short. We fight for full, fair compensation that reflects the true impact of the injury. That may include lost wages, medical care, long-term limitations, and the toll on a worker’s life and livelihood.

Indiana’s Carpenter & Millwright Unions

Indiana’s skilled union carpenters and millwrights are represented by a network of locals that fall under the Central Midwest Regional Council of Carpenters (CMRCC). These locals bring together thousands of highly trained professionals who build, maintain, and support the state’s industrial, commercial, and infrastructure projects. Their commitment to safety, craftsmanship, and solidarity is the backbone of Indiana’s workforce.

Carpenters Union Locals Across Indiana

Indiana is home to a strong network of UBC-affiliated locals, each representing highly trained carpenters who take pride in their craft, uphold the highest standards of safety and professionalism, and contribute to the essential infrastructure that keeps our communities, industries, and job sites moving forward. Here are some of the unions within Indiana:

• Local 224 – Newburgh / Evansville
• Local 1076 – Greenwood
• Local 215 – Lafayette
• Local 364 – Indianapolis
• Local 615 – Kokomo
• Local 599 – Griffith
• Local 133 – Terre Haute
• Local 232 – Fort Wayne
• Local 2013 – Greenwood
• Local 1485 – Merrillville
• Local 1005 – Merrillville
• Local 1016 – Muncie
• Local 301 – Indianapolis
• Local 413 – South Bend

Millwright Representation

Millwrights across Indiana are represented within the same regional structure, working under the Central Midwest Regional Council of Carpenters. These highly skilled tradespeople specialize in installing, maintaining, and repairing the machinery and precision systems that keep Indiana’s industrial sector running. Allen Law Group stands strong with unions and believes that union carpenters deserve experienced representation.

How Indiana’s unions are represented by Allen Law Group

Depending on the circumstances of your injury, your Indiana case may involve several different legal pathways. Each type of claim has its own rules, deadlines, and evidence requirements, and choosing the right approach can significantly impact the outcome of your case. Your situation may involve:

• Indiana worker’s compensation - Most injured workers are entitled to medical treatment, wage replacement, and other benefits under Indiana’s worker’s compensation laws. These claims can become complicated when employers dispute the injury, delay care, or pressure workers to return before they’re medically ready.
• Third-party worksite and jobsite liability claims - Many Indiana job sites involve multiple contractors, subcontractors, and vendors. If someone other than your employer or co-worker caused your injury, such as a negligent subcontractor, equipment operator, or outside company, you may be able to pursue a separate third-party claim for additional compensation beyond worker’s comp.
• Construction negligence claims - Indiana construction sites are governed by strict safety standards. When general contractors, site supervisors, or subcontractors fail to follow OSHA rules, ignore safety protocols, or create hazardous conditions, workers can suffer serious injuries. Construction negligence claims hold these parties accountable.
• Premises liability - If your injury occurred on property that was unsafe, poorly maintained, or improperly inspected, the property owner or manager may be responsible. This includes hazards like unstable flooring, unmarked drop-offs, unsafe walkways, or inadequate lighting.
• Product or equipment defects - Faulty tools, malfunctioning machinery, defective safety gear, and industrial equipment failures can cause catastrophic injuries. In these cases, manufacturers, distributors, or maintenance companies may be liable for producing or supplying unsafe equipment.

Our dedicated and experienced team understands how to protect your rights under Indiana law, preserve critical evidence before it disappears, and fight the defense lawyers who try to blame the worker for their own injury. We understand the tactics they use and are here to fight for you.