Illinois workers injured on the job are entitled to workers’ compensation benefits, but the system can be complex. An experienced Skokie workers’ compensation lawyer can help you navigate the process and secure the benefits you deserve. Our personal injury law firm has decades of experience handling workers’ compensation cases, and we can help you too.
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What Are Illinois Workers’ Compensation Benefits?
The Illinois workers’ compensation system, managed by the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission (IWCC) under the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Act (820 ILCS 305, et al.), requires nearly all employers to provide workers’ compensation insurance. This ensures financial and medical support for employees with work-related injuries or illnesses. As a no-fault system, it covers both union and non-union workers, protecting Illinois employees.
It allows injured workers to receive compensation without having to establish fault.
The benefits include:
Temporary Total Disability (TTD) replaces wages and covers medical care for workers temporarily unable to work.
Temporary Partial Disability (TPD) helps injured workers with reduced earnings after returning to work.
Permanent Partial Disability (PPD) supports workers with permanent impairments.
Permanent Total Disability (PTD) provides lifetime financial support for permanent disabilities.
Vocational Rehabilitation Benefits help workers retrain or access programs if they can’t return to their jobs.
Death benefits offer financial support and funeral expense coverage for dependents of workers who died from workplace injuries or illnesses.
Why Can Workers’ Compensation Cases Be Denied?
Under Illinois workers’ compensation law, a claim can be denied if:
The injury or illness isn’t reported on time
There’s insufficient evidence or documentation
Preexisting conditions contributed to the issue
The injury happened outside work or during non-work activities
Report the incident to your employer, who will notify their workers’ compensation insurer.
Get medical care and follow your doctor’s treatment plan.
Keep records of medical expenses and missed work.
Consult experienced Skokie lawyers to help you file a workers’ compensation claim and get fair compensation.
Why Do I Need a Skokie Workers’ Comp Attorney?
A skilled workers’ compensation attorney can advocate on your behalf to secure the maximum compensation you deserve, ensure your medical bills are covered, and protect you from sudden interruptions in your benefit payments.
They are also equipped to efficiently resolve any disputes or complications that may arise throughout the workers’ compensation process, providing you with peace of mind and guidance every step of the way.
What Is a Third-Party Lawsuit in a Workers’ Compensation Case?
In some workers’ compensation cases, employees can file a personal injury lawsuit against a third party responsible for their workplace injury. These claims may offer additional compensation beyond Illinois workers’ compensation, including damages for pain and suffering.
For instance, if a worker is injured in a motor vehicle accident while on the job, they may have grounds for a personal injury lawsuit against the at-fault party.
Contact a Skokie Workers’ Comp Attorney Today
Our workers’ compensation attorneys have successfully represented injured employees in Skokie and across Illinois. We know the law and will work tirelessly for the benefits you deserve. Call for a free consultation.
Get help from a Skokie workers’ compensation lawyer if you’ve been injured on the job and need to file a workers’ compensation claim.
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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
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$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.
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$800,000
Recovered for a disputed wrongful death claim against a trucking company. The company denied they were involved in the collision.
$660,000
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$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
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$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
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$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
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$170,000
Recovered for a person injured when she slipped and fell exiting a major retail store.
$150,000
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