Archives for Permanent Partial Disability Benefits
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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What If I Can’t Return To Work After An Injury
Some workplace injuries are more serious than others, putting you out of work for a long time, or even permanently. If your work-related injury or illness affects your long-term ability to work, an experienced work accident lawyer can be essential ...
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Attorney for Amputation Injuries in Chicago, Illinois
By definition, amputation is the loss of a body part, most often arms, legs, fingers, hands, toes, or feet. When a body part is severed in an accident, it is called a traumatic amputation. Traumatic amputation victims are at great ...
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What Qualifies as a Permanent Partial Disability (PPD)?
Workers’ compensation insurance covers employees for all job-related injuries and occupational illnesses or diseases in Illinois. Permanent Partial Disability (PPD) benefits are usually paid after a worker has reached maximum medical improvement. In Illinois, the Arbitrator will consider five factors ...
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How much will I get from a workers’ comp settlement?
New clients often ask us about the value of their workers’ comp cases. The reality is, every case and client is unique, so a lawyer can’t assign a value without investigating several key factors. How much your case is worth ...
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