Workers' compensation can ease the financial uncertainty of a work-related injury and subsequent recovery. The way you go about collecting and using your benefits can make a difference in how helpful they are. Knowing how to maximize your benefits can make them more...
Workers’ Compensation
Can your employer fire you if you file for workers’ compensation?
Getting injured on the job can lead to a lot of uncertainty, especially if you need to file a workers' compensation claim. You may worry about potential repercussions at work, including the possibility of losing your job. In Illinois, specific laws protect employees...
What could derail your workers’ compensation case?
Workers' compensation benefits provide you with supplemental support when you cannot work due to a work-related injury. Enacted federally and state-by-state with minimal exceptions, laws require your employer to provide coverage for all workers. Understanding what...
Navigating workers’ compensation as a temp worker in Illinois
Workers' compensation is a form of insurance that provides financial assistance to workers who suffer job-related injuries or illnesses. It serves to cover medical expenses, rehabilitation costs and a portion of lost wages. Understanding the extent of these benefits...
Steps to take if your workers’ comp case gets denied
When you sustain an injury while on the job, workers' compensation can provide crucial support in covering medical expenses and lost wages. However, if your workers' comp claim gets denied, it can leave you feeling frustrated and unsure of what to do next. Here are...
Is your hand pain work-related?
As a worker who uses your hands all the time, occasional aches at the end of a long day are normal. Anything that goes above and beyond that, and includes worsening pain that becomes intense, may require medical intervention to either stop it from becoming worse or...
What does no-fault workers’ compensation mean for Illinois workers?
The state of Illinois has a no-fault workers' compensation system that can help an injured employee access benefits, even if their behavior contributed to their condition. However, there are circumstances that can cause a worker to receive a denial after filing a...
What are employers’ duties for workers’ compensation?
Your employer's involvement in a workers' compensation claim is rather minimal. You will report your injury to your employer, but other than that, they generally let the insurer handle the situation. However, there are specific things the workers' compensation law...
What is a herniated spinal disk?
Work injuries can put you out of commission and unable to perform essential duties. This is often the case with herniated spinal disks, which are injuries that cause discomfort while also limiting mobility. While not necessarily a serious medical condition, disk...
Types of finger and hand amputations
Industrial accidents may have industrial-grade fallout. Machines and pistons pump, spin and pinch. At such high speeds and with such great force, it is easy for a small slip to result in permanent injury to two of your most important tools: your hands. Understanding...