Workers’ Compensation

Injured workers need to understand whether they have workers’ compensation coverage and, if so, what these benefits cover. These benefits are meant to provide workers with the medical care they need to heal from their work-related injuries or illnesses. There are...

If you’ve suffered a serious injury at work, the last thing you want to think about is filling out paperwork. However, you’ll need to file a workers’ compensation claim to get the benefits to which you’re entitled for medical care, a portion of lost wages and other...

The average employee in Illinois has protection from on-the-job injuries. Businesses generally need to carry workers' compensation insurance coverage for every direct hire employee that they have on staff. If a worker ends up hurt due to a piece of equipment...

Construction is a vital industry, but it's also one of the most hazardous. Workers regularly face risks, and falls from heights are a prevalent cause of catastrophic injuries and even death. Of particular concern are the traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) that can result...

The workers' compensation system in Illinois aims to support employees who suffer injuries at work. A crucial aspect of this system is the injured worker's ability to seek treatment, which is governed by rules that balance employee rights with the interests of...

Almost every employee working for a company in Illinois has protection available through workers' compensation coverage. If they get hurt on the job, they can file a claim for both medical benefits and disability benefits. Workers' compensation can pay for someone's...

Workplace accidents can occur when you least expect them. Few people anticipate getting injured on the job, but when it happens, it’s crucial to know what steps to take next. How you handle a workplace injury can help to determine both how well you’ll heal and if...

Returning to work after a worker’s compensation-covered injury depends on a few factors. Your treating physician, your employer, and you, the injured workers, all have a say in when the right time to return to work is. Determining whether you’re ready to start working again depends on several factors, like: Are you fully recovered from your injury? Have you reached…

Workers’ comp benefits are typically available for workers who are injured on the job. But not all injuries are the same, nor are they treated the same. For example, some injuries are classified as partial and some as total. For workers’ comp’s sake, what’s the difference, and how does this difference affect a workers’ benefits? Partial Disability A partial disability…

If you’ve been injured on the job and received workers’ compensation benefits, you may be wondering, “Will my workman’s compensation claim affect my future employment?” You’re protected under the law if you’ve been involved in a workers’ comp case, and potential employers cannot hold that against you as a condition of hire. In fact, Illinois law strictly regulates what employers can…