Monthly Archives October 2018
Does a car or truck accident count as a work injury?
If an employee is injured in a car crash while on the job, they are eligible to receive workers’ compensation benefits. “On the job” injuries are not limited to accidents and injuries that happen inside the workplace, they may also ...
Read More
Eligibility for Workers’ Compensation in Illinois
The Workers’ Compensation Statute protects every employee in the State of Illinois. Illinois Workers’ compensation is a system of benefits that: – Pays for the medical treatment and medical bills incurred by work-related injuries and illnesses. – Pays for the ...
Read More
Understanding Disability Classifications in Illinois
There are all different types of disability, but in workers comp, disabilities are classified in two different ways: 1) Is the injury temporary or permanent? and 2) Is the injury total or partial? Combining these options, an injured employee can ...
Read More