Chicago Workers’ Compensation Program Facing Overhaul
Mayor Lori Lightfoot recently announced that the city would be transferring control of the Chicago workers’ compensation program to a private company. The $100 million-per-year program had [...]
GWC Obtains $365k Workers’ Compensation Settlement for Union Painter
GWC attorney Donn P. LaHaie recently obtained a $365,000.00 workers’ compensation settlement for a union painter. Union Painter Hurt Performing Duties of Job In 2012, Mr. LaHaie’s client was [...]
Tesla Minimizing Injuries to Block Workers’ Compensation Claims
A recent report by Reveal News alleges that Tesla’s in-house medical clinic has been minimizing employee injuries to help block workers’ compensation claims against the company. “It’s Supposed to [...]
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 illnesses they sustain during the [...]
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 maximize his client’s settlement thanks to his [...]
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 illnesses they sustain during the [...]
What If I Die Before My Workers’ Compensation Claim Is Over?
Depending upon the severity of your injuries, your workers’ compensation claim can take a while to come to a successful resolution. Fortunately, the Illinois workers’ compensation system offers a [...]
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 employees in the state, but you wonder if you are eligible to [...]
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 may be wondering about your treatment options. Specifically, you may [...]
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. Even though the motivation for the incident was [...]
