What You Need To Know About Workers’ Comp Claims
If you are hurt on the job, you are required to report a work injury to your employer within 45 days of the incident, but typically the sooner the report is made, the better. in Illinois, the law (Illinois Workers’ ...
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How Much Do You Receive Weekly for Workers’ Compensation?
From working in construction sites to driving delivery trucks, there is always a risk of getting injured at work. If you’ve been injured as a result of your work, Illinois workers’ comp benefits include medical care, temporary total or partial ...
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Can Delivery Drivers File Workers’ Compensation Claims?
In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, more people making online purchases of clothes, electronics, and many more items, the need for delivery drivers has increased dramatically in Illinois. Delivery drivers engage in a wide range of tasks, and a ...
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Workers Compensation for Firefighters in Illinois
A firefighter’s job constantly places them in dangerous situations that have the potential to cause serious injuries. Their jobs are to protect and save citizens, often they are required to put their own lives on the line in order to ...
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Injured on the Job? Know Your Legal Rights
Accidents can happen in all types of workplaces, from busy construction sites and warehouses, to everyday office environments. If you have suffered any type of job-related injury, it is important to know your legal rights. A victim of a work-related ...
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Why you should get a workers’ comp attorney
Accidents in Illinois workplaces are often caused by unsafe work conditions arising from ignoring safety rules, overlooking maintenance or other negligence on the part of management. Many people injured at work think they can handle the situation on their own. ...
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What Types Of Workers’ Compensation Benefits Are Available In Illinois?
The Workers’ Compensation Statute protects every employee in the State of Illinois. The statute provides for benefits that compensate injured employees for medical treatment and medical bills incurred, lost time from work, and any permanent disability. But these benefits may ...
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Workers’ Compensation Claims for Slips and Falls
Slip and fall injuries can happen no matter what type of job you have and are especially common. There are many occasions upon which an employee who sustains a ‘slip and fall’ injury can claim workers’ compensation benefits. According to ...
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Workplace Accidents Lawyers in Chicago, Illinois
Work accidents can cause serious injuries and sometimes permanent damage. Some extremely serious work injuries can permanently hinder a person’s ability to get around and continue their daily duties. Factors that affect one’s quality of life such as place of ...
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What Qualifies as a Permanent Total Disability (PTD)?
In Illinois, permanent total disability (PTD) is part of the workers’ compensation system. Typically, it provides lifetime financial support for employees who have sustained a permanent work-related injury or illness and are unable to work. If you qualify for this ...
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