A work injury can change everything in a single moment. When you are injured or become ill on the job, the impact often goes far beyond medical treatment and lost time at work. Workers compensation in Illinois is designed to support injured workers from day one. It can cover the medical care you need to recover, replace part of your lost wages while you are unable to work, provide compensation for lasting injuries, and even help you retrain or transition back into the workforce if your job is no longer possible. This system is meant to keep a work injury from turning into a financial disaster. It is there so you can focus on healing instead of worrying about how to pay your bills.

Time is critical after a work injury. Illinois law requires you to notify your employer within forty five days if you are injured or become sick because of your job. Missing this deadline can seriously damage your claim. Once your employer is notified, they are required to report the injury to their workers compensation insurance company and take specific steps to move your claim forward. If you are unable to work for more than three days, your employer must continue paying you even if the insurance company has not yet approved the claim. These rules exist to protect you, but insurance companies will not remind you of them.

What you do next can determine how much compensation you receive or whether you receive anything at all. Get medical treatment immediately and make your health the top priority. Report the injury as soon as possible and clearly explain how it happened. Then take the step that protects everything else. Speak with an experienced Illinois workers compensation attorney before the insurance company starts controlling the process.

Insurance companies are not focused on what is best for you. Their goal is to limit payouts, delay claims, and close cases for as little as possible. Even legitimate claims can be undervalued or denied if they are not handled properly from the start. Having the right legal team changes the balance of power. It ensures deadlines are met, evidence is preserved, and your claim is taken seriously.

At Krol, Bongiorno and Given, protecting injured workers is our focus. We bring a team of attorneys who are aggressive, experienced, client focused, and always prepared to go to trial when necessary. We have handled more than thirty thousand workers compensation claims across Illinois and have secured some of the largest settlements and awards before the Illinois Workers Compensation Commission.

If you were injured on the job, do not wait and do not try to navigate this system alone. The sooner you act, the stronger your position will be. Call 312 726 5567 today for a free consultation or contact us online now. Let us protect your rights while you focus on your recovery and your future.