If you have been injured in any situation that is caused by another person or entity that was negligent, you should retain an attorney right away. First, it is important to retain an attorney because your case is subject to a statute of limitations. If the statute of limitations expires, you may be barred from […]
Does my employer have to keep my job open while I’m out on temporary disability?
No, they do not in Illinois unless your job is protected by a collective bargaining agreement or some other contractual provision. While your employer does not have an obligation to keep your job for you if you are disabled on account of a workplace injury they still have an obligation to pay you your workers’ […]
Illinois Workers’ Compensation – Uninsured Employers
What if I make a claim against my employer for a workplace injury and I find out they don’t have insurance? If you are injured in the workplace, you are entitled to workers’ compensation benefits for your lost wages and medical bills paid by your employer’s workers’ compensation insurance company as well as a lump […]
Illinois Workers’ Compensation Settlements
How is the lump sum settlement that an injured worker receives at the conclusion of a workers’ compensation case calculated in Illinois? Every workplace injury case is different. A lot of it depends on what your condition is at the conclusion of your medical care and treatment. Are you returned to work full duty by […]
Workers’ Compensation Claim Denials
Before you make your claim to the workers’ compensation insurance company, you should have an experienced lawyer on your side or at least to have consulted with one about your rights. There are various circumstances that an employer may have to determine to assess if it is a compensable accident or a compensable accident up […]