If you have been injured on the job in Elgin, IL it is important to understand your rights as an employee and the resources available to you for compensation. This is where an experienced Elgin workers’ compensation lawyer can help. Our personal injury law firm, The Kryder Law Group, LLC Accident and Injury Lawyers provides the help injured workers need.
Necessary medical treatment to treat or alleviate an employee’s injury effects;
Temporary total disability (TTD) while the employee is off work, recovering from the injury;
Temporary partial disability (TPD) while the employee is recovering from the injury but working on light duty for less compensation;
Vocational rehabilitation/maintenance for an injured employee who is participating in an approved vocational rehabilitation program;
Permanent partial disability (PPD) for an employee who sustains some permanent disability or disfigurement, but can work;
Permanent total disability (PTD) for an employee who is rendered permanently unable to work;
Death benefits for surviving family members.
What is Workers’ Compensation?
According to Illinois law, the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Act, workers’ compensation is a type of personal injury insurance that provides wage replacement and medical benefits to employees who have been injured or become ill due to their job.
Why Can Workers’ Compensation Claims be Denied?
Workers’ compensation claims can be denied injury victims for a variety of reasons, including:
Failure to report the injury within the designated time period
Lack of proof that the injury occurred at work
Pre-existing conditions that contributed to the injury
Intoxication or drug use at the time of the incident
Violation of company safety policies
Do Victims Need Illinois Workers’ Compensation Lawyers?
Having a lawyer for your workers’ compensation claim is beneficial. They can negotiate with the insurance company to ensure you receive fair compensation, that medical expenses are covered, and benefits continue without interruption.
Common Types of Workers’ Comp Injury Accidents in Elgin
Some of the most common types of workplace injuries and accidents in Elgin include:
Slips, trips, and falls
Overexertion injuries—lifting heavy objects
Repetitive strain injuries—carpal tunnel syndrome
Vehicle accidents—collisions in manufacturing
Machinery-related injuries—cuts, lacerations
Burns from machinery or chemicals
Electrical shocks or electrocution
Falling objects
Occupational diseases—exposure to harmful substances
Report the incident to your employer as soon as possible—within 45 days. Your employer is responsible for filing a report with the state’s workers’ compensation board.
Seek medical attention immediately, even for seemingly minor injuries. It is important to have documentation of your injury and any necessary treatments.
Contact an experienced Elgin workers’ compensation attorney at our law firm to help guide you through the workers’ comp claim process and ensure that your rights are protected.
When Is a Third-Party Accountable in a Workers’ Compensation Case?
If a negligent third party was responsible for your work-related injury, you might be able to sue for additional damages beyond workers’ compensation, including pain and suffering, lost wages, and medical expenses.
Contact Elgin Workers’ Compensation Lawyers Today
A worker’s compensation benefits package might not cover all expenses from a workplace accident. Consulting a seasoned attorney can help ensure you receive full compensation. Our law office, The Kryder Law Group, LLC Accident and Injury Lawyers, serving Elgin, IL and Cook County is ready to fight for your rights.
Contact us for a free consultation to secure the justice and financial security you need.
If you suffered injuries in an accident while working on the job, seek damages with the help of an Elgin 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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