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What Is a Wage Differential in the Illinois Workers’ Compensation System?

The Illinois workers’ compensation system requires employers and/or their insurance carriers to pay certain benefits to their employees for any injuries and...

GWC Obtains $375k Workers’ Compensation Settlement for Union Telephone Lineman

GWC attorney Donn P. LaHaie recently obtained a $375,000.00 workers’ compensation settlement for a union telephone lineman. Mr. LaHaie was able to...

What Workers’ Compensation Benefits Can I Receive in Illinois?

The Illinois workers’ compensation system requires employers and/or their insurance carriers to pay certain benefits to their employees for any injuries and...

What Happens to Your Workers’ Comp Case if You Die?

Losing a loved one is an emotional and financial crisis for any family. If that loved one was navigating an open injury claim at the time of their passing, it adds an immediate layer of legal confusion. You are likely asking: What happens to your workers' comp case if you die? In Illinois, the answer depends entirely on one critical factor: Did the worker die as a direct result of their workplace injury, or did they pass away from an...

Do I Have to Prove Somebody Else Is at Fault to Receive Workers’ Compensation in Illinois?

Imagine you have been injured on the job in Illinois. You have heard about workers’ compensation, a system of benefits for injured...

Can I Choose My Own Doctor for My Workers’ Compensation Treatment?

If you have been injured while performing the duties of your job in Illinois and have filed a workers’ compensation claim, you...

Road Rage Assault Victim Awarded Workers’ Compensation Benefits

The Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission (IWCC) recently approved benefits for a field revenue auditor who was injured in a road rage assault....

Does Workers’ Compensation Pay for Pain and Suffering in Illinois?

If you have been injured on the job, the physical toll is only part of the battle. The stress, anxiety, and daily...

Can I Sue My Employer for Negligence in Illinois?

If you have been injured on the job, you are likely facing mounting medical bills, lost wages, and immense physical stress. Naturally,...