Each year, millions of American workers suffer injuries or illnesses that threaten their ability to remain in the workforce. If you have been injured due to an incident at your workplace, involved in a work-related accident, or diagnosed with an occupational disease stemming from your job, you are eligible for workers’ compensation. Illinois’s workers’ compensation system is designed to protect injured employees by providing medical care and lost wages when they are hurt on the job.

However, it doesn’t always happen this way. You might find yourself battling for appropriate medical treatment or being pressured to return to work before you’re ready. That’s why it’s important to find experienced attorneys to handle your case. You will need an expert team like Krol, Bongiorno & Given to ensure that you get the compensation you need to recover from your injuries.

Here are some examples of situations that you need to consider hiring a worker’s compensation attorney:

– Filing for permanent partial disability benefits.

– Ensuring your claim file is thoroughly reviewed to maximize your benefits.

– Addressing the denial of an application to reopen your claim.

– Handling claims related to occupational diseases or repetitive trauma.

– Representing you if you’ve been denied time off, lost wages, or necessary medical treatment.

Workers’ compensation is a complex area of law that recent legislation has made it more difficult for injured workers to obtain their benefits. In particular, many changes to the law regarding eligibility criteria have made the process more complicated. While workers’ compensation in Illinois can pay for your lost wages and medical expenses, keep in mind that the insurance companies will try to pay you as little as possible.

We do not represent insurance companies. Our goal is to get you justice and the full financial benefits that you rightfully deserve. If you or your loved one was hurt on the job in Illinois or your employer is in Illinois, call (312) 726-5567 for a free consultation or contact us online. We focus entirely on workers’ compensation, which allows us to pour all of our time and efforts into helping people get back on their feet.