Workers’ Compensation

It stands to reason that workplace safety measures aligned with Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) requirements help to prevent accidents and the resulting workers’ compensation claims. However, negligence occurs, sometimes with serious consequences. For example, a worker slips and falls because a spill is unmarked, sustaining back injuries. His claim runs to thousands...

Sustaining a workplace injury can lead to significant financial setbacks for individuals. Even though workplace injury victims should be able to recover compensation for their losses, claims are often complicated by aggressive insurance carriers or employers. Here, we want to examine what a workers’ compensation attorney in Illinois actually does to help your case...

If you have been injured on the job, you will more than likely be entitled to compensation for your medical bills and lost wages if you are unable to work. However, can your employer terminate you for sustaining an injury or for collecting workers’ compensation? The reality is that this is a complicated question....

If you or somebody you care about sustains an injury on-the-job in Chicago, you should be able to recover compensation for your medical bills and a significant portion of your lost wages. Additionally, if you are permanently disabled, you should be able to recover long-term compensation. However, it is not uncommon for insurance carriers...

Anytime a person sustains an on-the-job injury, they need to seek medical care and report the injury to their employer or supervisor as soon as possible. However, what happens if a workplace injury is not reported? Our Chicago personal injury lawyers are here to answer your questions. Failing to report a workplace injury could...

Illinois requires every employer to carry workers’ compensation insurance. This is designed to pay for a person’s medical bills if they sustain an on-the-job injury, as well as a significant portion of their lost income if they cannot work. However, when a person is in a union, they may be entitled to benefits above...

Workplace injuries can lead to extensive pain suffering as well as major medical bills. Additionally, individuals injured on the job may not be able to earn money while they recover. In some circumstances, individuals may never be able to return to work, depending on the severity of the injury. Here, we want to discuss...

The workers’ compensation system in Illinois is fairly robust and is designed to provide compensation to most individuals who sustain on-the-job injuries. Here, we want to look at what types of injuries are covered under the Illinois workers’ compensation system. We also want to examine the timeline for reporting workplace injuries so that you...

In general, individuals will be able to recover compensation after sustaining an on-the-job injury in Illinois. The workers’ compensation system in this state is considered “no-fault,” which means individuals can typically recover compensation regardless of who caused the injury. However, there are certain circumstances where individuals can be disqualified from recovering workers’ compensation. We...

You should be able to recover compensation after sustaining a workplace injury in Chicago. However, we know that recovering compensation can be challenging, particularly when dealing with aggressive insurance carriers or employers. Here, we want to address some of the most frequently asked questions about Chicago workers’ compensation laws, and as always, speak with...