When should I seek help from a workers comp lawyer?
We always recommend that you contact our office immediately after your accident. The sooner we are involved in your file, the better is for everyone involved. Even if you believe you have a “straightforward claim” or your company will “take ...
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Winter workplace accidents and injuries in Chicago, Illinois
There were 2.8 million nonfatal workplace injuries reported in 2017 across all industries, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor & Statistics. As winter approaches, workers must take proactive steps to prevent workplace injuries commonly associated with worsening weather conditions ...
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What is a workers’ comp settlement in Illinois?
In Illinois, there are different ways to settle a workers’ comp case, and many injured workers don’t realize that they’re eligible for settlement. A settlement is an agreement between the injured worker and the insurance company to release some or ...
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How is a settlement calculated for workers compensation?
If you have been injured as a result of your work in Illinois, you are entitled to collect workers compensation benefits. Illinois workers’ comp benefits include reasonable medical care required to relieve the impact of the injury, temporary total or ...
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Getting The Medical Treatment and Care You Need
You might be wondering how to get the best medical treatment and care after your work injury. You might also fear the possible cost. The good news is that you are entitled to medical treatment at no cost in order ...
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What Should You Do if You Suffer a Dental Injury at Work?
When you hear that someone suffered a workplace accident, you probably think of a back sprain, shoulder injury, or bone fracture. But some workplace accidents cause injuries to the teeth and jaws. When you suffer a dental injury you need ...
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How Long Does a Workers’ Comp Case Take in Illinois?
If you work in Illinois and you are injured on the job, you are entitled to collect workers’ compensation benefits. If your injury is somewhat serious, preventing you from returning to work for an extended period or permanently limiting what ...
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Illinois Workers Compensation Case Valuation
How much your case is worth depends on the specific details of your case, including: – Your average wages – The circumstances of your injury – Your ability or inability to return to work – The extent of your injuries ...
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What injuries are not covered by workers compensation?
Workers’ compensation covers most work-related injuries but workers’ compensation insurers often deny claims that does not meet the requirements. Here are some reasons why workers’ compensation insurers may deny cases: – The worker didn’t report their injury immediately – Self-inflicted ...
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Workers’ Compensation for Airline Employees
With Chicago being the headquarters for United Airlines and having large terminals for American Airlines and Southwest Airlines, the attorneys at Krol, Bongirono, and Given LTD are very familiar with not only the types of injuries that are likely to ...
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