Despite the growing list of U.S. Department of Labor mandates regarding the compulsory use of safety equipment in the workplace, millions of people are injured at their workplace. Unfortunately, thousands suffer from serious injuries and some fatal workplace accidents even result in death. Injuries at work mostly happen because of unsafe work environments, like manufacturing equipment, the presence of hazardous materials, or exposure to unsafe working conditions.

If you are injured on the job during the course of your duties, you are eligible for workers’ compensation. The workers’ compensation system in Illinois was designed to protect injured workers and give them the security of knowing they would receive medical care and lost wages when injured on the job. However, it doesn’t always happen this way. You may have to fight for proper medical treatment or you may be told that you need to return to work when you really cannot.

That’s why it’s important to find experienced attorneys to handle your case. You will need an expert team like Krol, Bongiorno & Given to ensure that you get the compensation you need to recover from your injuries. Our lawyers can help you document your injuries, preserve evidence, and claim fair compensation for your losses.

Here are some examples of situations that you need to consider hiring a worker’s compensation lawyer:

You have a pre-existing condition
If you have a pre-existing condition or injury involving the same body part that was injured in your workplace accident.

When your claim gets denied
Compensation claims can get denied for various reasons. An insurance company may disagree that your injury was work-related. If your claim was denied, you may be able to appeal the decision with the help of a work injury lawyer.

The insurance company refuses to settle
If they make you a lowball offer or refuse to settle, you will need a lawyer to represent you.

Difficulty getting treatment
Insurance companies may delay or deny approving expensive medical treatments. If this happens, a lawyer can forward an order to the insurance company that they approve the necessary medical treatments promptly.

We work hard to establish a personal relationship with all of our clients and focus entirely on workers’ compensation. We have handled well over 30,000 claims for injured workers throughout the state of Illinois and have consistently generated some of the largest settlements and awards at the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission. Call (312) 726-5567 for a free consultation or contact us online. Our experienced workers’ compensation attorneys can explain your rights.