Archives for Illinois Workers’ Compensation Law

Whether you work in a Chicago high-rise or along the shores of Lake Michigan, every Illinois employee is at risk of being injured. Workers’ compensation is a state-mandated insurance program that provides benefits to employees who are injured in the ...
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The reasons for a denial are varied. Here are some common reasons why your workers’ compensation claim could be denied: Not reporting in a timely manner – For most injuries in Illinois, employees have 45 days from the accident to tell ...
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Almost any line of work comes with some degree of physical risk. Common on-the-job injuries include exposure to chemical toxins, slip-and-fall accidents, repetitive motion injuries, vehicle accidents, heavy machinery accidents, and other life-altering incidents. Although there are many laws in ...
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By their very nature, construction sites are dangerous, and those working at them are at risk of being accident victims. These accidents can happen suddenly, without warning, and can cause serious bodily harm. With more than 150,000 construction site related ...
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We always recommend that you contact our office immediately after your accident. The sooner we are involved in your file, the better is for everyone involved. Even if you believe you have a “straightforward claim” or your company will “take ...
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If you have been injured as a result of your work in Illinois, you are entitled to collect workers compensation benefits. Illinois workers’ comp benefits include reasonable medical care required to relieve the impact of the injury, temporary total or ...
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When you hear that someone suffered a workplace accident, you probably think of a back sprain, shoulder injury, or bone fracture. But some workplace accidents cause injuries to the teeth and jaws. When you suffer a dental injury you need ...
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If you work in Illinois and you are injured on the job, you are entitled to collect workers’ compensation benefits. If your injury is somewhat serious, preventing you from returning to work for an extended period or permanently limiting what ...
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How much your case is worth depends on the specific details of your case, including: – Your average wages – The circumstances of your injury – Your ability or inability to return to work – The extent of your injuries ...
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Workers’ compensation covers most work-related injuries but workers’ compensation insurers often deny claims that does not meet the requirements. Here are some reasons why workers’ compensation insurers may deny cases: – The worker didn’t report their injury immediately – Self-inflicted ...
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