Illinois work comp- Where your drug screen took place is important
We have talked a lot on our blog about jurisdiction. In plain English, that means do you have the ability to bring an Illinois workers compensation claim. To do so you have to show one of three things: The accident happened in Illinois; your employment is principally based out of Illinois; or the last act to hire you took place in Illinois.
The "last act" requirement has different interpretations. We have seen cases won when you were offered the job while on the phone, but physically in Illinois.
For truck drivers, you often have to receive a drug screen before the employment is official. For many Illinois based trucking companies, they bring you to Illinois for that to take place. If the drug screen happens in Illinois we have seen many cases won because that happened. On the flip side, we have also seen cases lost because a drug screen took place out of state and there is no other real connection to Illinois.
If you are hurt on the job and are wondering if you can bring an Illinois workers' compensation claim, it's important to think of every possibility that exists for you. It is especially true when you weren't hurt here. Remember to think back to when you were hired and exactly what happened.
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.
