Archives for Illinois Workers’ Compensation Law

Winter conditions cause a large number of work-related injuries. Snow, ice, and cold temperatures can increase the risk of a workplace accident, like slipping and falling, but they can also place employees in danger of suffering from injuries like frostbite, ...
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Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is a common condition that causes numbness, tingling, and pain in the hand and forearm. It is a medical condition that occurs because of inflammation in the hands and wrists. CTS can lead to numbness, tingling, ...
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The Illinois workers’ compensation system is designed to compensate employees who are injured on the job or suffer job-related illnesses in Illinois. Although the system is supposed to work smoothly, collecting those benefits is not always easy – because workers’ ...
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A firefighter’s job constantly places them in dangerous situations that have the potential to cause serious, catastrophic injuries. This is the nature of their job, and they make tremendous sacrifices to protect our community. It is no surprise the job ...
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People are hurt in their workplace every day. If you are injured at work in Illinois, being able to understand the workers’ compensation payment structure allows you to plan appropriately for your future. Your compensation will be determined by the ...
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We are one of Chicago’s leading workers’ compensation firms. Providing top-notch legal counsel to our injured clients certainly means having years of experience and a stellar legal reputation, but more than that, it means we are constantly asking ourselves “How ...
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Construction is one of the most dangerous industries in the United States. Even though Construction accounts for only 4% of total workers, OSHA notes that over 20% of all work-related deaths occur in the construction industry. Construction injuries can occur ...
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In Illinois, workers’ compensation benefits are available for flight attendants who become injured at work. Flight attendants face risks every day for work-related injuries and can be injured at any time before, during, or after a flight. Here are some ...
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Illinois requires most employers to have workers’ compensation for any injury, illness or accident suffered on the job. The statute provides for benefits that compensate injured employees for medical treatment and medical bills incurred, lost time from work, and any ...
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If you were injured at work or you developed a health condition due to the nature of your work, you should be able to concentrate on your physical healing – not have to worry about your employer denying you the ...
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