If your employer doesn't have work comp insurance it's a felony and . .
It's probably also a big mess. We decided long ago not to get involved in uninsured cases because regrettably we found that you usually can't collect in these cases. In other words, we might win your case, but it's doubtful we'll see any money for you or us and if we do it's usually nowhere near what the case is worth.
If your employer says they don't have work comp insurance or you know that they don't you should report them to the Illinois Workers' Compensation Commission Department of Insurance. If they do their job they will investigate your employer and hopefully help you.
The most recent tragic example we saw of this was from a caller who has been a mover for 23 years and blew out his knee. His employer shockingly doesn't have insurance and now this guy is faced with a career change. We can only hope that the employer goes to jail.
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.
