Archives for Illinois Workers’ Compensation Law
Can I Get Workers’ Comp if the Injury Was My Fault?
Workers’ compensation in Illinois is provided to injured employees on a no-fault basis. A no-fault insurance system works by paying claims regardless of who is to blame for an accident. This means that most injuries that happen at work are ...
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Workers’ Comp Attorneys – IL Lawyers Who Fight For You
When you suffer an injury or an illness in the course of your employment in Illinois, finding an experienced work accident attorney is crucial when trying to seek compensation. Medical attention and financial compensation for work-related injuries are often not ...
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Illinois Workplace Injuries and Serious Fractures Attorney
Bone fractures can be caused by various types of accidents in the workplace. Not only is a fracture injury very painful, but a fractured bone also can be severe enough to require surgery. The severity of a fracture usually depends ...
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Workers Compensation for Nurses and Health Care Workers
Nurses and health care workers play a critical role in the healthcare system in Illinois. Nurses and other people who work in the healthcare industry work hard to help people heal. Although many people may not think of nursing as ...
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Workers’ Compensation Lawyers in Cook County, IL
Life is unpredictable and It is an unfortunate fact of life that people get injured at work. If you have been injured on the job in Cook County, IL, you need an experienced lawyer to protect your rights. A workers’ ...
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Illinois Workers Compensation Attorneys – Injured At Work?
It doesn’t matter where you work, there are inherent dangers. Whether you suffer a slip and fall accident in the warehouse, a car accident while driving a vehicle to perform work duties, or a scaffolding accident at a construction site, ...
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Filing a workers compensation claim in Illinois
If you have been injured on the job in Illinois, you aren’t alone. Each year, more than 40,000 Illinois employees file workers’ comp claims for injury, illness or accident suffered on the job. Illinois requires most employers to have workers’ ...
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Chicago Airport Baggage Handler Injury Claims
Without baggage handlers, peoples’ luggage does not get loaded and planes do not leave on time. Airline baggage handlers spend most of their day transferring all this luggage and lifting up to 50 pounds by hand in conditions ranging from ...
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6 Common Mistakes That Can Destroy Your Workers’ Comp Claim
Injuries at the workplace can happen due to a multitude of hazards. Depending on the level of hazard, there’s likely a chance that this hardworking individual could experience an accident on the job leading to a workers’ compensation claim. Some ...
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Work Injuries and Illnesses from Hazardous Chemical Exposure
Every hazardous chemical in the workplace matters. Regardless of your job, your health should not suffer from exposure to toxic substances. However, in some industries, the risk is greater. Employers who have hazardous chemicals in the workplace must train and ...
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