Fainting and Illinois work injuries
Sometimes people call us and they can't understand why they don't have a case. This was evident the other day. A caller had fainted at work and received a concussion. She had no idea why she fell. It wasn't too hot in the office. She didn't actually slip on anything. She just passed out. Because it happened at work she wanted Illinois workers' compensation benefits. We unfortunately couldn't help her.
Just because you are at work when you are injured doesn't mean you have a case. You have to show that your work played a role in your injury. If you just faint or have a stroke or a heart attack, you still have to show that you job contributed to your problem.
Some fainting situations are work related. If you are up on a scaffold and faint and then get injured because of the fall, you have a case. The fact that you were elevated will prove that your job contributed to the ultimate injury, assuming you actually fall off the scaffold. If you are in a hot warehouse and pass out, we also can likely win your case. Again, the job plays a role in your accident because of the heat.
But if your job had nothing to do with you getting hurt other than you just happened to be there then there is nothing that can be done for you.
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.
