Tag Archives: Work comp benefits Illinois

My Workers’ Comp Claim Was Denied. Now What?

By Mike Helfand on Posted in Benefits
Illinois workers’ compensation law isn’t rocket science. It does require experience though to be successful. So when someone comes to me and says that they were hurt on the job, but their claim was denied, it’s not a rocket science answer when they ask what they should do next. First off, legit claims get denied … Continue Reading

Long and Short Term Disability And IL Work Comp

By Mike Helfand on Posted in Benefits
An injured worker called our office after a serious injury to her neck.  She was freaking out a bit because her employer hadn’t turned in the accident to their insurance carrier.  She was also worried because the employer doesn’t offer short or long term disability (“STD”, “LTD”) and she doesn’t have medical insurance.  So basically … Continue Reading
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