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Do I Get A Settlement If I Make A Full Recovery?

Healthy, active man running by waterThere are so many things I think an injured worker should know. Illinois is probably the best state for injured workers which is likely due to our strong union history and having pro-union people in office. Despite how strong Illinois work comp law is, not every accident or injury is a case. But most are … Continue Reading

Illinois TTD and PPD Rates For 2025

It’s time for an Illinois workers’ compensation benefit post that I write every year. It has to do with the rates you get paid for time off work and for settlements. Call us for free or start an online chat if you have any questions about this. Every six months, the State of Illinois publishes … Continue Reading

Illinois Work Comp Law And FMLA

We are experienced Illinois workers’ compensation lawyers. If you would like a free consultation, please call us any time at 888-705-1766 to speak with a lawyer. Just about every week of the year I get a call from somebody who was injured on the job, but isn’t looking for a work comp attorney. They have … Continue Reading

Don’t Apply For Short Term Disability If Hurt At Work

If you’ve read this blog for a while, you know that we discuss how a lot of odd circumstances seem to happen in bunches. Sometimes it’s just coincidence. Other times it’s insurance companies or employers trying new strategies in order to screw legitimately injured workers in Illinois out of their rights. An example of this … Continue Reading

Hurt At Work In Illinois But You Have No Insurance

The best thing about Illinois workers comp law, in my opinion, is that you don’t need to have insurance in order to get medical care. If your employer has work comp insurance, that insurance is essentially your health care for any work related injury. Better yet, it pays for everything. Meaning 100%. Meaning no co-pays … Continue Reading

Don’t Wait For Someone To Rescue You

One of the guiding principles of my law firm and this blog, as well as any call I have with an injured worker, is to remember that you can’t be expected to be knowledgeable about Illinois work injuries. For most people I talk to, they have very minimal, if any, experience with the Illinois Workers’ … Continue Reading

Vacation Pay and Illinois Work Comp

I spoke with a really nice woman the other day who works as a nurse at a north suburban hospital who hurt her back while lifting a patient. She has gotten some medical care already but is going to need surgery. She explained to me that she loves her job and has been working at … Continue Reading
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