Compassionate. Dedicated. Experienced.

Etzler Lawhead Legal Group, PC is a law firm serving Indiana and Illinois. We concentrate in Workers’ Compensation, Personal Injury Law and Social Security Disability.

Workers’ Compensation

Since its inception over a hundred years ago, our firm has focused its practice on Workers’ Compensation and the representation of injured workers in Indiana and Illinois.

Personal Injury

Clients come to us for their personal injury cases because they know that we level the playing field and represent them aggressively against big insurance companies and corporations.

Social Security Disability

SSD cases often begin with a denial. Our firm cuts through the red tape and represents you through the various stages of the application process so you can recover the benefits you deserve.

Our firm is recognized as a leader in Workers’ Compensation and Personal Injury litigation, with attorneys whose experience spans decades.

Our location in Crown Point, Indiana gives us the privileged position of being able to represent clients throughout Indiana, the Chicago metropolitan area and Illinois.

What our clients say about us

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Koiya T.

“I had a wonderful experience with his services. Ed got the best for me. I appreciate his hard work and effort. He is a very nice man and his team is kind as well. Thanks 🙂”

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Laurie B.

“Ed Lawhead helped me with a Social Security Disability claim for a family member. He was extremely available, always quick to return calls and emails. He answered my questions and was understanding and patient with my concerns. I appreciated his calm, professional demeanor as well as his knowledge and clarity of explanations. Throughout the process, I felt certain that I had chosen the right person to help us. I am recommending Mr. Lawhead to friends and colleagues and trust that he will help them in the same way that he helped my family!”

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Shawn L.

“Dear Mr. Lawhead, what a great experience it was dealing with you and your firm!! I was always kept up to date on my case and found you and your firm to be very professional at all times. I would highly recommend you and your firm to anyone in need of a great lawyer.”

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Linda B.

“Dear Ed, Thank you so much for all of your help with the Social Security. I really appreciate all of your efforts so that I can have peace of mind financially. I’ll always be grateful for your help.”

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Toni F.

“Attorney Lawhead helped me receive a favorable outcome with my SSDI claim. He is a kind, thoughtful, and compassionate attorney who communicates with you through every step in your claim and responds promptly to questions/issues. Highly recommend Mr. Lawhead.”

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Abraham & Hester F.

“Atty. Lawhead, You’ll never be forgotten for the thoughtfulness you’ve shown. Thanks for everything.”

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Mike B.

“Mr. Lawhead handled an injury claim for me, and I was very happy with both the outcome and his professionalism.”

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Bonnie B.

“I've only dealt with Lawhead in person and he is the sweetest kindest person I've ever met as a lawyer I have talked to lots of them on the phone with his office and they're very kind and helpful if you ever need a lawyer I recommend them.”

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Dorothy M.

“I appreciate the Etzler Lawhead Legal Group and everything that you did for me. Thanks for your kindness.”

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Terril B.

“Attorney Lawhead, I want to say thank you for your patience and assistance. Also, your unwavering faith that I would be eligible to receive Social Security Disability benefits. I feel very blessed to have found you.”

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George M.

“Attorney Lawhead, I cannot thank you and your staff enough. It was a pleasure dealing with such a professional law firm. When anyone asks me about what law firm to use, I will tell them yours!”

Latest News

Workers' Compensation
March 9, 2026

What a rise in older workers means for comp

As older workers remain in or reenter the labor force, the workers compensation industry is zeroing in on an area where claims tend to be more severe, medically complex and costly. “Our workers compensation data clearly show that the percentage of the workforce that is older is growing,” said Rich Ives, Hartford, Connecticut-based senior vice president of business insurance claim…
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Workers' Compensation
March 3, 2026

Appeal Dismissed Because Trial Court Order Was Not Final

In Barickello v. Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission, the Illinois Appellate Court did not rule on the merits of the worker’s claim or the employer’s defenses. Instead, it dismissed the employer’s appeal because the court lacked jurisdiction to hear it.  The worker injured his back on the job and later settled his workers’ compensation case. Years after the settlement, he…
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Workers' Compensation
March 2, 2026

Refusing Light-Duty Work Can End TTD Benefits in Illinois

An Illinois appellate court recently confirmed that an injured worker can lose temporary total disability (TTD) benefits if they are medically able to return to work within restrictions and refuse a valid light-duty job. The case involved an insulator who injured his lower back at work and later underwent spinal fusion surgery. After surgery, his doctor cleared him to return…
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