Archives for Illinois Workers’ Compensation Law

Annual freight output is increasing and the trucking industry is growing to keep up with the demand for freight transportation.  If you have been injured in a truck driving accident, you may be wondering whether your worker’s comp case can ...
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In Part 1 we discussed some mistakes that injured workers make that end up costing them money and benefits. Here are some additional common pitfalls to look out for: Failing to Choose Your Own Doctor Larger companies often have doctors ...
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It doesn’t matter what type of work you do or where you work, there is always a risk of getting an injury on the job. If you are an Illinois worker who has been injured, or if you have gotten ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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In Illinois, workers who have sustained a permanent injury as the result of an accident are entitled to accept a lump-sum settlement award rather than accepting a series of ongoing payments. It is very important to fully understand the pros ...
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The biggest and most important difference between a workers’ compensation case and a personal injury lawsuit is the need to prove that someone is at fault. In order to win a personal injury case, you have to prove that someone ...
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During the summer months, workers are at an increased risk of heat-related injuries and illnesses. According to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) those workers who are most risk for heat injuries include firefighters, utility workers, farmers, ...
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Lead Lead is an extremely toxic metal. Lead poisoning is especially dangerous for workers as symptoms may not appear until dangerous levels of lead have already accumulated in the body. A worker may end up inhaling or ingesting lead for ...
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