Do I have an Illinois workers compensation case? How to file for workmans comp in Chicago. Tips if injured on the job in Illinois. Speak to an attorney for free.
We believe in second chances. A lot of people make mistakes, especially when they are younger. Fortunately many employers are willing to work with people who have felonies on their backgrounds. This is especially true when those violations are old or for drug offenses that might not even be illegal now. If you have a … Continue Reading
Intervening accidents and Illinois workers compensation. How insurance companies use them to try to deny benefits and how won injured worker prevailed against them.… Continue Reading
Top Illinois workers compensation lawyers in Chicago who have worked with autistic injured workers to help them recover benefits. Illinois work comp laws and autism. Rockford, Naperville, Aurora, southern Illinois.… Continue Reading
Can you receive Illinois workers compensation benefits when you were at fault for the accident happening? How to get payment even if your injury is due to user error.… Continue Reading
If you have a fall on the job in Illinois, is it a workers' compensation claim? Learn about when a slip and fall at work is a work comp case. Advice from great Chicago work injury lawyer.… Continue Reading
Illinois workers' compensation law when you are injured driving into work in a car accident. When you can get benefits. Free case review.… Continue Reading
The steps needed for injured truck drivers to receive workers compensation benefits in Illinois, even if they are called a 1099 independent contractor. … Continue Reading
If you were hired in Illinois and then get hurt in another state, you likely can still bring an Illinois workers' compensation claim.… Continue Reading
Advice on how to deal with Gallagher Bassett on Illinois workers' compensation claims. Free advice from a top, experienced Chicago workmans comp law firm.… Continue Reading
What do you do when your union doesn't help you with an Illinois workers compensation case? Learn your rights under the Illinois workers compensation act.… Continue Reading
Illinois workers compensation injuries to on call workers. Car accidents on the way to work. Do I have a work comp case? Free advice from a top Chicago injury lawyer.… Continue Reading
We got an inquiry from an injured worker recently with a unique question. We chose not to get involved with his case because he already has a great lawyer, but I thought the question was worth a post for anyone in a similar situation. He was a foreign worker, legally working in the United States … Continue Reading
Illinois workers compensation laws when you don't have a ouch moment or accident that caused your injury. Free advice from an experienced Chicago work injury attorney.
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Illinois workers’ compensation law is very, very clear. Everyone is covered the moment they start working. A day one worker has the same Illinois work comp rights as a 30 year veteran. That doesn’t stop employers from telling workers that if they are on probation, they might not have rights. That’s a crock. The most … Continue Reading
Under Illinois law, your employer is supposed to post notices of your rights under the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Act and make it obvious what to do if you get hurt while working. The reality is that doesn’t happen. If you are a construction worker, you might not have an office you go to to see … Continue Reading
I talk to multiple injured Illinois workers every day for free. A lot of them are understandably stressed. Getting hurt at work can be a life changing event if the injury is serious or if the insurance company or your job is treating you like garbage. One recent caller was more stressed than most and … Continue Reading
A recent caller to my office was a bit confused about his Illinois work comp claim. He told me that he was upset because he wasn’t getting TTD checks anymore even though he won his case. The call went on and I learned that he was hurt in September (this call took place in November). … Continue Reading
One of the big work changes that has happened since Covid is the common concept of remote working. It’s still crazy to me when I’m in the Loop how less crowded the trains are and how less crowded it is to walk around. That said, I often work from home and get the appeal behind … Continue Reading
Illinois injured worker rights when your employer goes out of business. You can still file a claim and pursue Illinois work comp rights.… Continue Reading
We believe in second chances. A lot of people make mistakes, especially when they are younger. Fortunately many employers are willing to work with people who have felonies on their backgrounds. This is especially true when those violations are old or for drug offenses that might not even be illegal now. If you have a … Continue Reading
