Archives for Illinois Workers’ Compensation Law
Cheers to health, happiness, and prosperity in 2022!
On behalf of the Krol, Bongiorno & Given, Ltd. team, we can’t thank you enough for all of your support this year. Wishing all the best to you and your family as we head into 2022. We look forward to ...
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Understanding workers’ compensation benefits in Illinois
Illinois law requires employers to provide workers’ compensation insurance for almost everyone who is hired, injured, or whose employment is localized in Illinois. Sole proprietors, business partners, corporate officers, and members of limited liability companies may exempt themselves. What injuries ...
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Injured while on the job in Illinois? We will fight for you!
Workers’ compensation is a complex area of law that recent legislation has made it more difficult for injured workers to obtain their benefits. In particular, many changes to the law regarding eligibility criteria have made the process more complicated. While ...
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How Long Will Your Workers’ Compensation Case Take?
How much does workers’ compensation pay? How long will it take to receive payment? These are among the most common questions we hear from injured workers. The two questions are similar, in that the answers really depend on your case ...
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Winter Workplace Injuries and Workers’ Comp in Illinois
The onset of winter in Illinois typically means several months of cold, snowy weather. In the midst of winter, freezing temperatures, white-out snowstorms, sleet, and ice can drastically increase the potential for winter-related workplace injuries. Cold weather brings seasonal risks ...
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Should I Hire a Workers’ Compensation Lawyer After a Work Injury?
Not every injured worker will need to hire an attorney. After all, many people injured at work think they can handle the situation on their own. Unfortunately, the process is not always that simple. Employers and their insurance companies sometimes ...
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Worker’s Compensation for Delivery Drivers
People and businesses across the country rely on parcel delivery drivers every day to receive different kinds of packages from Amazon and other e-commerce retailers. Delivery drivers take on the elements in their trucks and in person as they try ...
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The History of Workers’ Compensation Laws
The history of compensation for bodily injury begins shortly after the advent of written history itself. One of the earliest examples of a workers’ compensation system dates back to 2050 B.C. A law in Ancient Sumeria paid workers for their ...
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What are Illinois’ Most Dangerous Jobs?
Whether you work in a Chicago high-rise or along the shores of Lake Michigan, almost any line of work comes with some degree of physical risk. Common on-the-job injuries include exposure to chemical toxins, slip-and-fall accidents, repetitive motion injuries, vehicle ...
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Can You Still Receive Workers’ Comp If You Were at Fault?
Workers Compensation in Illinois is a no fault benefits system. A no-fault insurance system works by paying claims regardless of who is to blame for an accident. This means that the insurance pays workers’ comp benefits no matter who is ...
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