If you were injured at work, you may be entitled to workers’ compensation benefits. Workers’ compensation is a state-mandated insurance program that provides benefits to employees who are injured or become ill as a result of their job. Benefits can include medical expenses, income replacement, and death benefits.
In order to receive workers’ compensation benefits, you must first file a claim with your employer. Your employer will then have the opportunity to accept or deny your claim. If your claim is denied, you can appeal the decision by filing a workers’ compensation lawsuit.
We Can Help Your Case
The Kryder Law Group, LLC represents seriously injured workers in the Chicago Englewood neighborhood. We have extensive experience handling workers’ compensation claims and can help you get the benefits you deserve. Contact us today for a free consultation.
What Benefits Can I Get Through a Workers’ Compensation Claim?
Illinois workers’ compensation benefits can vary depending on the severity of your injuries. However, most workers’ compensation claims will provide benefits for injured employees including:
Medical expenses: Workers’ compensation provides medical benefits to cover your medical costs, including hospitalization, surgery, and prescription drugs.
Income replacement: If you are unable to work as a result of your injuries, workers’ compensation will provide you with income replacement benefits. These benefits can replace a portion of your lost wages.
Permanent Disability: You may qualify for benefits via permanent partial disability (PPD) or permanent total disability (PTD) if your injuries leave you with a disability, according to the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission.
Death benefits: If you are killed as a result of your job, workers’ compensation will provide death benefits to your surviving family members.
Speak to an Experienced Lawyer Today
If you are unsure of whether or not you are eligible for workers’ compensation benefits for your workplace injuries, you should speak to an experienced lawyer. A workers’ compensation lawyer serving Englewood can review your case and help you get the benefits you need.
How Do I File a Workers’ Compensation Claim?
If you have been injured at work, you should notify your employer as soon as possible. Your employer will submit your workers’ compensation claim. Your workers’ compensation attorney can negotiate with the insurance company on your behalf, make sure your medical bills are covered, and keep you from getting your benefits cut off unexpectedly.
If your claim is denied, you can file an appeal with the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission. An experienced workers’ compensation attorney can help you navigate the appeals process and protect your rights under Illinois workers’ compensation law.
Suing Your Employer for a Work-Related Injury
In some cases, you may be able to sue your employer for on the job injuries. This is typically only an option if your employer does not carry workers’ compensation insurance (there are strict penalties in the workers’ compensation insurance system if they don’t) or if your injuries were caused by someone other than your employer.
Third-Party Lawsuit Examples
It may be possible to sue a third-party if you were injured at work through the negligence of another party that is not your employer. For example, you may have a valid personal injury claim for work related injuries against a third party:
If you were injured by a defective product at work, you may be able to sue the manufacturer of the product.
If you were injured in a car accident while on the job, you may be able to sue the other driver.
If you were injured by faulty equipment, you may be able to sue the company that manufactured the equipment.
If you were injured by improperly installed equipment, you may be able to sue the company or subcontractor that installed the equipment.
The Kryder Law Group Can Help
If you are considering filing a lawsuit, it is important to speak with an experienced workers’ compensation lawyer. The Kryder Law Group can help you understand your legal options and get the compensation you deserve.
What Should I Do If I’ve Been Injured at Work?
If you have been injured at work, you should:
Notify your employer as soon as possible.
Get treatment for your injuries.
Fill out a workers’ compensation claim form.
Speak with an experienced workers’ compensation lawyer.
The Kryder Law Group represents injured workers in the Chicago Englewood neighborhood. We have extensive experience handling workers’ comp claims and can help you get the benefits you deserve. Contact us today for a free consultation.
You Have a Limited Time to Act
It is important to remember that you have a limited time to file a workers’ compensation claim or a lawsuit. In Illinois, you have 45 days from the date of your injury to notify your employer. If your injury is related to radiological exposure, you have 90 days to report it.
Occupational diseases should be reported as soon as they are discovered. You then have three years from the date of your injury to file a claim with the IWCC. If you miss these deadlines, you may be barred from getting the compensation you deserve.
The Kryder Law Group can help you meet these deadlines and get the compensation you need. Contact us today for a free consultation.
Contact a Workers’ Compensation Lawyer
If you were injured at work, you may be entitled to workers’ compensation benefits. The Kryder Law Group represents seriously injured workers in the Chicago Englewood neighborhood. We have extensive experience handling workers’ compensation claims and can help you get the benefits you deserve. Contact us today for a free consultation.
What Chicago Workers’ Compensation Lawyers Can Do for You
Workers’ compensation lawyers can help you with every aspect of your claim, from filing the initial paperwork and navigating the Illinois workers’ compensation system to appealing a denied claim.
An experienced workers’ compensation lawyer will know how to navigate the system, fully understand the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Act, and get you the maximum possible benefits.
Get help filing paperwork: The workers’ compensation claim process can be complicated and confusing. A lawyer can help you make sure that all the required paperwork is filed in a timely manner.
Get medical treatment: You may be entitled to receive workers’ compensation benefits for medical treatment and medical bills including doctor’s visits, hospital stays, surgery, and physical therapy. A lawyer can help you get the treatment you need.
Get lost wages: If your injuries prevent you from working, you may be entitled to receive workers’ compensation benefits for your lost wages. A lawyer can help you get the benefits you deserve.
Get permanent disability benefits: If your injuries are permanent and prevent you from returning to work, you may be entitled to receive permanent total disability benefits or permanent partial disability benefits. Chicago workers’ compensation attorneys can help you get the benefits you deserve.
Appeal a denied claim: If your workers’ compensation claim has been denied, you have the right to appeal. An experienced workers’ compensation lawyer can help you navigate the appeals process.
How Our Chicago Workers’ Comp Attorneys Will Fight for You
The workers’ compensation lawyers at the Kryder Law Group will fight for you every step of the way to recover compensation for your workplace injury. We will:
Investigate your accident and gather evidence to support your claim.
File all the required paperwork in a timely manner.
Handle all communication with the insurance company.
Negotiate with the insurance company to get you the maximum compensation.
Appeal a denied claim.
You should not have to worry about your workers’ compensation claim while you are dealing with your injuries. Let us handle the claim so that you can focus on getting better.
Schedule a Free Consultation with an Englewood Workers’ Compensation Attorney
If you were injured at work, you may be entitled to workers’ compensation benefits. The Kryder Law Group represents seriously injured workers in the Chicago, IL, Englewood neighborhood. We offer free consultations so that you can learn more about your legal rights and options. Call us today to schedule a consultation.
What You Can Expect When You Call The Kryder Law Group
When you call the Kryder Law Group, you can expect to speak with an experienced workers’ compensation lawyer at our personal injury law firm who will listen to your story and answer your questions. We will then explain your legal rights and options, and help you decide whether to file a workers’ comp claim. If you decide to pursue a claim, our workers’ compensation attorneys will represent you every step of the way.
We will also help determine if a third-party claim is possible. If your accident was caused by someone other than your employer, you may be able to file a personal injury lawsuit against the responsible party.
When you hire us, we will fight for you. We will investigate your accident, gather evidence to support your claim, and handle all communication with the insurance company. We will also negotiate with the insurance company to get you the maximum possible benefits. If your claim is denied, we will appeal the denial.
You should not have to worry about your workers’ comp claim while you are dealing with your injuries. Let us handle the claim so that you can focus on getting better.
Englewood 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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