If you have been injured at work, you may be entitled to workers’ compensation benefits. But obtaining those benefits can often be a complex and challenging process. That’s where a Palatine workers’ compensation lawyer from The Kryder Law Group, LLC Accident and Injury Lawyers comes in with the legal assistance you need.
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What Is Illinois Workers’ Compensation?
The Illinois Workers’ Compensation Act (820 ILCS 305, et al.) provides no-fault insurance with wage replacement and medical benefits to employees injured or ill from their job.
The workers’ compensation law protects employers and employees by offering financial support to cover medical expenses for injured workers and limiting employer liability for workplace injuries.
All Illinois employers must carry workers’ compensation insurance.
Who Qualifies for Workers’ Compensation?
Generally, employees injured at work may qualify for workers’ compensation benefits. This covers full-time, part-time, temporary, or seasonal workers. Independent contractors usually aren’t eligible for workers comp benefits, with some exceptions.
What Are Illinois Workers’ Compensation Benefits?
A workers’ comp claim may include:
Temporary Total Disability (TTD) benefits for workers completely unable to work temporarily due to injury or illness
Temporary Partial Disability (TPD) benefits help injured employees who can return to work in a limited capacity
Permanent Partial Disability (PPD) benefits assist workers with permanent injuries that somewhat limit their work ability
Permanent Total Disability (PTD) benefits go to employees whose injuries totally prevent them from working again
Death Benefits support the dependents of workers who die from work-related injuries or illnesses
When Do I Need a Workers’ Compensation Attorney?
Consult an IL workers’ compensation lawyer:
If your workers’ compensation claim is denied or delayed
If your benefit checks from the insurance company stopped without warning
If your employer denies your injury is work-related or questions its severity
If you are not getting all the benefits and proper medical care you are entitled to
If a job aggravates a pre-existing condition, it complicates your claim
Why Can Workers’ Comp Claims be Denied?
Workers’ compensation claims may be denied:
If you fail to report your injury within the required time frame
If there is not enough medical evidence to support that your injury or illness is work-related
If your employer can prove that your injury or illness existed before you started work
If you were under the influence of drugs or alcohol at the time of the accident
If you did not follow proper safety procedures while on the job
Common Types of Workers’ Compensation Cases in Palatine
Slip and falls accidents
Machinery and equipment accidents
Carpal tunnel syndrome and repetitive stress injuries
Exposure to toxic substances
Motor vehicle accidents while on duty
Assaults or violence at work
Construction site accidents
Common Injuries from Workplace Accidents
Some of the most common injuries covered by workers’ comp insurance include:
If someone NOT your employer is responsible for your personal injury, you might have a case against that third party. This legal route allows you to seek compensation for things workers’ comp doesn’t cover, such as pain and suffering, lost wages, and medical bills.
If you have been injured at work in Palatine, Illinois, seek legal representation from an experienced workers’ compensation lawyer from our law firm.
The workers’ compensation attorneys at The Kryder Law Group, LLC Accident and Injury Lawyers have a proven track record of helping injured workers get the benefits they deserve.
Contact us today for a free consultation with a workers’ comp attorney to discuss your case and learn about your legal options.
Palatine Workers’ Compensation Lawyer
$7.5 Million
Recovery for a construction worker injured when a support wall fell and struck him. (Highest award on record for a construction injury in DuPage County at the time).
$3.2 Million
Recovery for a construction worker injured when he fell in an uncovered foundation trench, ranking as the highest award on record for a construction injury in McHenry County at the time.
$3 Million
Recovery for the family of a man struck by a garbage truck that was making an illegal turn.
$2.2 Million
Recovery for a salesman injured in an automobile collision.
$2 Million
Recovery for a man struck by a speeding vehicle as he waited for the CTA bus.
$1.5 Million
Recovery for a truck driver that was struck by another car on the expressway while his vehicle was disabled.
$1.4 Million
Recovery for a computer programmer that slipped and fell in the washroom at work.
Recovery for a pedestrian struck by a vehicle in a parking lot. At the time, this was the second-highest recovery on record in DuPage County for a similar injury.
$800,000
Recovered for a disputed wrongful death claim against a trucking company. The company denied they were involved in the collision.
$660,000
Recovery for a truck driver that was injured while unloading his trailer.
$550,000
Recovery for a person who slipped and fell in a grocery store.
$550,000
Recovery for a woman who injured her neck in a motor vehicle collision.
$500,000
Recovery for a pedestrian that was struck by a vehicle while standing on the sidewalk.
$460,000
Recovery for a truck driver that tripped and fell in the parking lot while making a delivery.
$450,000
Recovery for a dental assistant who slipped and fell at work on an unnatural accumulation of ice.
$425,000
Recovery for a union worker struck by a speeding vehicle.
$425,000
Recovery for a passenger in a vehicle struck by an inexperienced driver.
$415,000
Recovered for a woman that required neck surgery after aggravating an existing neck injury in a truck accident.
$400,000
Recovery for a lab technician injured while transporting equipment.
$370,000
Recovery for a construction worker injured on faulty equipment at a construction site.
$315,000
Recovery for a motorist struck by a falling utility pole.
$310,000
Recovery for a person injured in a motor vehicle collision.
$300,000
Recovery for a bicyclist struck by a vehicle.
$250,000
Recovery for a young woman struck by another vehicle.
$250,000
Recovered for a woman who sustained a partial finger amputation and other injuries in a rollover car accident. (Policy Limits)
$250,000
Recovered for a man injured in a motor vehicle collision.
$250,000
Recovered for a 60-year-old woman involved in a car accident. (Policy Limits)
$250,000
Recovered for a man hit by a semi-truck while operating a go-cart.
$240,000
Recovery for the injured party struck by another vehicle.
$235,000
Recovery for a person injured in a motor vehicle collision.
$235,000
Recovery for an inventory clerk injured when shelving toppled onto her.
$219,000
Recovery for a restaurant patron that slipped and fell in the bathroom.
$200,000
Recovered for an airline employee struck on the runway at O’Hare International Airport.
$190,000
Recovery for a person injured in a motor vehicle collision.
$175,000
Recovered for a child injured by fireworks at a fourth of July celebration.
$170,000
Recovered for a person injured when she slipped and fell exiting a major retail store.
$150,000
Recovered for a woman who fractured her leg when she was struck by a vehicle.
Britt C.
Andrew Kryder went above and beyond to help me out with a case that I brought to him. He was prompt, attentive, and extremely thorough. It was a pleasure to work with him!
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