What Injuries or Illnesses are covered by Chicago workers’ comp?
A work-related injury is one that happens while you are doing something on behalf of your employer or otherwise doing your job. Workers compensation benefits are commonly awarded for work-related injury, illness and even death. Workers compensation benefits are meant ...
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What To Do After An Illinois Work Accident
If you suffer an injury while you are on the job, one of the most important things you can do is to report it. That might seem fairly obvious. However, there are many times a person is injured without requiring ...
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Why You Need a Lawyer for Your Workers’ Comp Claim
We hear people talk about dealing with their workers’ compensation case on their own. If you’ve suffered a work-related injury or illness, you may be wondering whether to hire a workers’ compensation attorney. In a perfect world, this would be ...
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How Much Will I Get for a Workers Comp Settlement?
If you have been injured as a result of your work, you are entitled to collect workers compensation benefits. The first important thing to know about workers’ compensation settlements is that they are completely voluntary. Your employer is not required ...
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When to Hire a Lawyer for Your Workers’ Compensation?
Some minor injury claims can possibly be handled without a lawyer, particularly those where simple medical treatment is provided and paid for and there is no significant loss of time from work. However, the moment any complexity arises in your ...
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Does workers comp cover repetitive stress injuries such as chronic back pain?
Your injury does not have to be caused by an accident to be covered by workers compensation. As an employee, you can receive compensation for repetitive stress injuries caused by overuse or misuse over a long period of time. According ...
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2019 – Best Wishes For A Happy New Year!
With 2018 winding down and 2019 right around the corner, we wish to extend many thanks to our clients and colleagues for making 2018 an excellent year. On behalf of the Krol, Bongiorno & Given, Ltd. team, we wish you ...
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Workers’ Compensation for Warehouse Workers in Illinois
Over 145,000 laborers across the U.S. work in warehouses, as the Occupational Safety and Health Administration reports. Warehouse workers assist with all shipping, receiving, and inventory organization within the warehouse space. This work includes tasks such as assembling items, inventory ...
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Illinois Construction Worker Injury Lawyers
The construction industry is one of the most dangerous professions. A number of construction workers are injured or killed on the job each year. According to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, nearly 150,000 people are injured each year ...
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Workers’ Comp for Firefighters in Illinois
According to the National Fire Protection Association, 62,085 firefighter injuries were reported in the U.S. in 2016. Of these injuries, 24,325 occurred at the fireground. Firefighters who are injured on-the-job in Illinois are entitled to workers’ compensation benefits, just like any ...
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