Tag Archives: pain and suffering

Best Of The Illinois Workers’ Compensation Handbook

By Mike Helfand on November 21, 2024 Posted in Tips if Injured

The Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission publishes a 25 page handbook. It’s a general guide that helps employees understand their rights if they get hurt at work. It has 11 sections, much of which is great information. Some of it is confusing and I’ve seen it cause some injured workers to make bad decisions. For today, … Continue Reading

Illinois Work Comp and Compensation For Pain and Suffering

By Mike Helfand on October 7, 2024 Posted in Benefits

A caller to my office wanted to switch lawyers because her attorney yelled at her and called her dumb. That was in response to her asking about getting pain and suffering for her work related injury. She shattered her arm, had a very invasive surgery and has gone through a lot of pain for sure. … Continue Reading

You Can’t Get Pain And Suffering In Illinois Work Comp

By Mike Helfand on December 7, 2023 Posted in Benefits

Pain and suffering and the Illinois Workers Compensation Act. What you need to know as an injured worker. Free consultation.… Continue Reading

Punitive Damages, Pain And Suffering, And Illinois Workers Compensation

By Mike Helfand on July 9, 2023 Posted in Benefits

A lot of what the general public knows about the law comes from things they hear about on TV or the movies or from other sources like the newspaper or the internet. So I don’t blame them when they ask about things that don’t apply to work comp law in Illinois. The two most common … Continue Reading

Pain and Suffering and Illinois Work Comp

By Mike Helfand on September 11, 2016 Posted in Benefits

A month ago someone asked me if they could get pain and suffering after injuring themselves at work. I get this type of question a lot especially when someone is injured through the negligence of their employer. For example, if you are walking down the hall and step on a loose floorboard which causes you … Continue Reading