With very rare exceptions, workers in Illinois can only be financially compensated for their on-the-job injuries through the workers’ compensation system. If you have been injured on the job, you [...]
If you have been injured on the job, you may be asking yourself, “Can I sue my employer for negligence?” In Illinois, the answer is “No” in most cases because of the [...]
Under the workers’ compensation system in Illinois, you are eligible for workers’ compensation benefits if you have sustained an injury or illness on the job while performing the duties of your [...]
If you have been hurt on the job in Illinois and have filed a workers’ compensation claim, you may be asking yourself, “How long can I collect workers’ compensation benefits?” The answer depends [...]
Injured employees are often reluctant to file workers’ compensation claims because they fear that their employers will retaliate against them. They wonder, “Will I get fired if I file a workers’ [...]
If you have been hurt while performing the duties of your job, you may be eligible to file a claim for workers’ compensation benefits, provided that you first report your work injury. How long do [...]
If you are injured while performing the duties of your job in the state of Illinois, you may be entitled to receive benefits through the workers’ compensation system. These benefits usually take [...]
In Illinois, if you are injured while performing the duties of your job, you may be entitled to receive workers’ compensation benefits from your employer or your employer’s insurance carrier. [...]
Goldberg Weisman Cairo Partner David Caplan recently obtained a $425,000.00 workers’ compensation settlement for a union construction laborer suffering from permanent injuries. This result is [...]
A plan imposing greater restrictions on Illinois workers’ compensation insurance policies has passed the Senate – again. Identical to Earlier Plan The plan, which passed 34-21 on April 17, is [...]
