Make Sure Your Employer Knows About Your Injury
In these tough economic times, many workers are worried that if they report a work related injury they will lose your job. We understand that concern, but think that you have a bigger concern. What happens if you are hurt on the job, don't report it and then can't work because of your injury. By the time you report it, it's too late and you lose your job. Now you have no job, an injury, no pay and bills for medical treatment.
In Illinois you are supposed to report a work related accident within 45 days from when you knew or reasonably should have known that it might be work related. Whether it's talking to your doctor, your lawyer or your boss, honesty is always the best policy. If you are fired because you have filed a workers' compensation claim in Illinois it is illegal and there are laws to protect you.
Our best advice is to look out for yourself and don't just think short term, but long term. How will this injury affect you five or ten years from now, both physically and financially?
We are workers' compensation attorneys that help people with Illinois work injuries anywhere in IL via our statewide network of attorneys. Contact us and we will answer your questions or find the right lawyer for your situation.
