Workers Compensation Lawyer in Chicago, Illinois Work Injury Attorney

The answer is if it results from a spinal fusion that happened as a result of an Illinois workers' compensation claim.  Confused?  Let us explain.

It's not uncommon for an injured worker in Illinois to have a spinal fusion.  That is a major procedure that can have many complications.  One of the complications that is well known is that a patient can sustain blockage in their intestines.  In a recent case, a worker ended up with a colostomy bag.

Bottom line, anything that stems from a work injury is covered.  If you go in for a simple hernia procedure and develop a brain injury from an anesthesia mistake, that would all be covered by workman's comp.  If you are in physical therapy for a knee injury and it gets worse, it's covered.  Anything that can be traced to the original injury should be covered.

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.

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This question was just raised to us by the co-worker of a young man (22) that died in a job related accident.  This unfortunate young man was not married and had no kids.  He also did not have anyone that was financially dependent upon him.  He is survived by two parents and a sibling.

In this case, because no third party was responsible for the death, the only benefits that are available are payments of his medical bills and payment for his funeral (up to $8,000).  Under Illinois workers' compensation law, when there is a wrongful death on the job, you can't sue your employer for negligence.  If there are dependents or a spouse they will receive death benefits that pay a minimum of $500,000.00.  If no spouse or dependents then there is nothing that we can do for the family.

When we get these calls we look at every possible angle to see if someone can be held responsible so please don't read this post (or any other on the site) and draw a firm conclusion about your case.

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.

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We recently were called by someone who needed a Rockford carpal tunnel lawyer.  He was concerned because he has been laid off and his employer wants him to sign a severance agreement that states he will forfeit the right to pursue Illinois workers' compensation benefits or any action at the Illinois Worker's Compensation Commission.

We told him to sign the document because according to Section 23 of the Illinois Workers' Compensation Act, only an approved settlement contract from an Arbitrator can cause someone to give up their work injury rights.   Since this severance was not being entered into at the Illinois Workers' Compensation Commission, we do not believe that any rights will be lost for him.

All that said, if you are offered a severance agreement and might have a work injury or any other right under Illinois or Federal law, it is extremely important that you have an attorney review that document as failure to do so could cause you to lose some rights forever.

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.

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