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.

Most workers in Illinois are covered by workers’ compensation. Workers’ compensation provides employees who are injured during the course and scope of employment with financial assistance. Unfortunately, however, not all workers’ compensation claims are approved. In fact, there are multiple reasons that workers’ compensation claims are denied in Illinois, including: 

If you get hurt at work in the state of Illinois, you may be covered by workers’ compensation insurance. However, not all employers are required to carry such insurance. In this article, we explain when workers’ compensation is required in the state of Illinois. 

Employer/Employee Relationship 

When determining a person’s eligibility for workers’ compensation, it’s important to determine whether he or she is an employee or an independent contractor. Employees are eligible for worker’s compensation in Illinois—independent contractors are not. However, depending on the circumstances, some independent contractors may be considered employees under the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Act,...

Cold weather presents unique hazards to workers. Fortunately, many cold-weather injuries are covered by workers’ compensation. In this article, we discuss workers’ compensation and cold weather injuries. 

Common Cold Weather Injuries

Cold weather injuries can be painful and even fatal. Therefore, it’s crucial to be able...

Workers' compensation is a type of insurance that provides medical benefits and wage replacement to employees who are injured in the course of employment. In other words, it provides financial compensation to employees who are injured on the job. Although most employees are generally familiar with the concept of a workers' compensation...

Workers' compensation claims and personal injury lawsuits provide injured persons an opportunity to obtain financial compensation for their injuries. However, there are several important differences between the two. In this article, we explain the differences between workers’ compensation claims and personal injury lawsuits. 

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Most workplace injuries are covered by workers' compensation insurance. Workers’ compensation insurance provides wage and medical benefits to people who are injured or become ill at work. Unfortunately, not all workers’ compensation claims are successful. In this article, we explain what to do if your workers’ compensation claim is denied. 

Workers' compensation laws protect employees who are injured on the job. These laws provide benefits to injured workers and the families of employees who are killed as a result of work-related accidents or injuries. Workers’ compensation laws exist on both the state and federal levels. If you’ve been injured on the...

If you’ve been injured at work, it’s imperative that you understand the difference between workers’ compensation and unemployment benefits. Although both are designed to provide financial assistance to eligible parties, there are several key differences between the two programs. In this article, we explain the difference between workers’ compensation and unemployment benefits...