Workers  Compensation is designed to eliminate the need for litigation by providing  workers injured on the job with benefits.   Workers’ Compensation covers the costs of medical treatment, and pays a  fixed income while a worker is treating an injury and unable to work.  Illinois law requires employers to pay  two-thirds of an employee’s salary while treating injuries, and allows  additional compensation for permanent injuries.   Employers or their insurance companies may dispute the severity of an  injury and try to limit your recovery.   That’s when litigation becomes necessary, as is the aid of an  experienced Workers Compensation attorney.

Nearly  all injuries occurring at work are compensable, including fractures, hand  injuries, burns, cuts and psychological injuries.  Some employees incur what are known as  “repetitive trauma” injuries, which result from doing the same action for hours  each day.  Repetitive trauma injuries  include carpal tunnel, tendonitis, bursitis, and trigger finger.  If you have been injured at work, you most  likely have a compensable workers' compensation claim and should contact our  office immediately.

Monetary  awards under Workers Compensation do not depend on fault.  Certain provisions of the Workers’  Compensation Act provide that it is the exclusive remedy, meaning employees who  accept workers' compensation benefits generally cannot sue their  employers.  However, where an on-the-job  accident involves a third party, such as in an auto accident, the employer or  employee may sue that party.

In the unfortunate case of death due to work-related injury, the  surviving spouse and dependents may pursue Workers’ Compensation benefits.  In cases where an employee is disabled, the  employee may receive substantial wage replacement benefits that may last as  long as the employee has a reduced ability to work. Wage replacement benefits  can also be supplemented by compensation for permanent disability.

If  you have reason to believe that your injury is job related, contact us to evaluate your possible claim. Whether your  accident took place in Cook, Kane, DuPage, Will, or other surrounding Illinois  counties, our firm may be able to help you.   Every claim has a statute of limitations, which will bar the case if not  filed before it expires. Therefore, prompt attention is required in order to  best insure that you receive just compensation for your injuries.  If our firm cannot represent you, likely we  can direct you to a firm who will properly handle the matter or we will  explain, in as much detail as necessary, why we cannot assist you or refer your  matter elsewhere.

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