Most people who have workers’ compensation assume that it is a benefit that will automatically pay them if and when they need it. Unfortunately, this is not the case. Workers’ compensation is a benefit that you need to qualify for, and even then, there is no guarantee...
Sometimes, workers' compensation claims get denied. They may be denied for a host of different reasons; for example, the employer might argue that the injury was not work related. Although a claim denial causes stress and uncertainty for an injured worker; they still...
Working in a restaurant is a demanding job. Cooks, servers and dishwashers spend hours at a time on their feet, often performing strenuous work for little compensation. Employers demand that their employees move fast and handle large workloads, sometimes at the...
People are hurt while they are on the job every day. Regardless of how careful a worker is, accidents happen, and repetitive stress injuries occur as well. Workers’ compensation is insurance that is used to help injured workers get the medical care they need while...
While most people equate work injuries with serious accidents, explosions, heavy machinery mishaps or vehicle collisions, significant damage can be done over time. From toxic exposure to repetitive strain, work injuries can have subtle beginnings with devastating...
Consumers remain enamored with the benefits of online ordering. Low-priced goods delivered almost overnight have a cost: worker safety. Warehouses occupied by Amazon have faced scrutiny for an above-average number of injuries. As technology improves, these numbers...
When an Illinois resident is injured while on the job, they sometimes don’t have a strong desire to return to the same job. Sometimes injured employees are eager to find a new career. Or they may not be able to return to their old job because of the injury they...
After a workplace injury, among the first steps you must take is seeking immediate medical attention. This remains the priority. Your treatment would include a medical exam that provides necessary support related to your workers’ compensation claim. The exam also...
Workers' compensation is intended to provide benefits to injured workers and help replace their income. When an injured employee applies for workers’ compensation and the claim is denied, it can be hard to know what to do next. Denial reasons If a workers’...
If you suffer an injury while on the job in the state of Illinois, you are likely entitled to worker’s compensation benefits, regardless of whether your employer was at fault for the injury. Workers’ compensation benefits typically cover medical expenses and lost...
