Archives for Illinois Workers’ Compensation Law

In every industry — from bustling construction sites to quiet office cubicles — workplace injuries can happen in an instant. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, nearly three million American workers are injured on the job each year. ...
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If you’ve suffered a workplace injury in McHenry County, you may qualify for workers’ compensation benefits under Illinois law. The workers’ compensation system in Illinois was designed to protect injured workers, but too often, getting the full compensation you deserve ...
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Illinois law mandates that all businesses with employees carry workers’ compensation insurance. While there are a few exceptions, such as for sole proprietors, most workers are covered. If you suffer an injury or illness while performing job-related duties, you are ...
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Getting hurt on the job should never put your family’s finances at risk, yet that is exactly what can happen if the insurance carrier decides to nickel-and-dime your claim. Illinois workers’ compensation is supposed to replace lost wages, cover medical ...
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Illinois employers logged 101,400 non-fatal workplace injuries and illnesses in 2023—about 2.4 cases for every 100 full-time workers, right in line with the national average. Roughly one in five of those incidents cost employees days—or even weeks—off the job. The ...
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Every year, more than 40,000 employees in Illinois find themselves in the unfortunate position of having to file a workers’ comp claim due to an on-the-job injury or illness. The state law requires most employers to carry workers’ compensation, which ...
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Construction work is one of the most hazardous industries out there. In 2022 alone, the construction industry recorded 1,069 fatalities—making up nearly one-fifth of all workplace deaths. With a fatality rate of 9.6 per 100,000 full-time workers, it’s clear that ...
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If you’ve been injured on the job in Will County, you might be entitled to receive compensation for your medical expenses, as well as any wages lost while you were away from work. The Illinois workers’ compensation system is designed ...
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In Illinois, Workers’ Compensation provides death benefits to the surviving dependents of an employee who dies due to a work-related injury or illness. These benefits are available to those who relied financially on the deceased worker. The amount of the ...
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Since 1962, Krol, Bongiorno & Given, Ltd. has been at the forefront of workers’ compensation law in Illinois, passionately dedicated to protecting the rights of injured workers. At KBG Law, our team of attorneys is deeply experienced in the complexities ...
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