Archives for Illinois Workers’ Compensation Law

If you suffer an injury while you are on the job, one of the most important things you can do is to report it. That might seem fairly obvious. However, there are many times a person is injured without requiring ...
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If you have been injured as a result of your work, you are entitled to collect workers compensation benefits. The first important thing to know about workers’ compensation settlements is that they are completely voluntary. Your employer is not required ...
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Some minor injury claims can possibly be handled without a lawyer, particularly those where simple medical treatment is provided and paid for and there is no significant loss of time from work. However, the moment any complexity arises in your ...
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Your injury does not have to be caused by an accident to be covered by workers compensation. As an employee, you can receive compensation for repetitive stress injuries caused by overuse or misuse over a long period of time. According ...
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Over 145,000 laborers across the U.S. work in warehouses, as the Occupational Safety and Health Administration reports. Warehouse workers assist with all shipping, receiving, and inventory organization within the warehouse space. This work includes tasks such as assembling items, inventory ...
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The construction industry is one of the most dangerous professions. A number of construction workers are injured or killed on the job each year. According to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, nearly 150,000 people are injured each year ...
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According to the National Fire Protection Association, 62,085 firefighter injuries were reported in the U.S. in 2016. Of these injuries, 24,325 occurred at the fireground. Firefighters who are injured on-the-job in Illinois are entitled to workers’ compensation benefits, just like any ...
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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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