Archives for Illinois Workers’ Compensation Law

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 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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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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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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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 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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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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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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Workers’ Comp benefits are available for injured workers when an injury occurred during the course of employment. Whether you’re a construction worker who fell from scaffolding around the building or an electronic technician who became ill from toxic substances in ...
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Some work injuries don’t occur at a specific time, but rather they are the result of a degenerative process that takes place over months or years. These types of injuries are known as cumulative or repetitive trauma injuries. If you ...
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