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!”

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Personal Injury
September 1, 2026

Abbott Labs to pay $670M to settle 2K baby formula NEC suits

Abbott Laboratories has agreed to pay $670 million to end 2,000 lawsuits brought by parents who claim their children were harmed or died after drinking Abbott's Similac-brand baby formula. The settlement, announced Aug. 20, will include a Missouri case in which a St. Louis jury had ordered Abbott to pay one family $495 million. In announcing the settlement, Abbott appeared…
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August 31, 2026

Bill would expand radiation exposure compensation program

A bipartisan group of federal lawmakers has introduced legislation that would significantly expand eligibility and benefits under the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act, including increasing certain payments to $150,000 and extending the program for 15 years. H.R. 10115, introduced Monday, would expand compensation for people exposed to radiation from atmospheric nuclear testing, Manhattan Project waste and other nuclear-related activities. The bill…
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Workers' Compensation
August 31, 2026

Hidden comorbidities complicate workers comp claims

Comorbid health conditions are contributing to longer disability periods and substantially higher medical costs in workers compensation claims, yet the conditions often remain underreported in part due to communication gaps among patients, medical providers, and insurers and employers, according to experts. “We’re not asking, and they’re not telling us,” said Mark Williams, Scarborough, Maine-based medical director at The Hartford, during…
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