When you have been injured on the job in Chicago, you may want to know what Illinois workers’ compensation benefits you are entitled to. This is where a Chicago workers’ compensation lawyer from our personal injury law firm, The Kryder Law Group, LLC Accident and Injury Lawyers stands ready to help.
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Do I Need a Workers’ Compensation Lawyer?
If you have suffered a workplace injury, it is important to consult with a workers’ compensation lawyer to ensure that your rights are protected, that you receive all the benefits you are entitled to under Illinois law, and that your benefits don’t stop unexpectedly. A workers compensation claims lawyer can help you understand and navigate the legal process.
What Is the Illinois Workers’ Compensation System?
Established by the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Act and managed by the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission, the Illinois workers’ compensation system is a no-fault insurance system mandated by state law that provides benefits to employees who have been injured on the job or suffered a work-related illness. This system ensures that workers receive necessary medical treatment and compensation for lost wages due to their injuries.
Who Is Eligible for Workers’ Compensation Benefits in Illinois?
In Illinois, most employees are covered under the Workers’ Compensation Act, regardless of the size of the business or the type of industry. This includes part-time, full-time, temporary, and seasonal workers. Exceptions may include independent contractors and some agricultural workers who may not have workers’ compensation cases.
What to Do After a Workplace Accident in Chicago
Some steps to take after a workplace accident include:
Injured employees should seek medical attention immediately.
Notify your employer about the incident as soon as possible and document all details.
Under workers’ compensation laws, it is your employer’s legal obligation to report the incident to the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission.
Gather evidence and witness statements if applicable.
Contact a dedicated Chicago workers’ compensation lawyer to discuss your rights and the next steps, especially to review the settlement offered by the insurance company.
What Is the Difference Between a Third-Party Lawsuit and Workers’ Comp?
This is separate from workers’ comp no-fault benefits. If a negligent third party, that is NOT the employer, contributed to the accident, they can also be sued for pain and suffering, lost wages, and medical bills. Since workers’ comp does NOT cover things like pain and suffering, this is the only way to get that kind of compensation.
Common Types of Workplace Accidents in Chicago, IL
Our workers’ compensation lawyers handle a wide range of serious workplace injuries and accidents:
What Benefits Are Available Through a Workers’ Compensation Claim?
A workers’ compensation case can provide:
Medical Benefits: All necessary and reasonable medical expenses for work-related injuries or illnesses are covered. This includes doctor visits, hospital stays, medication, physical therapy, and related treatments.
Temporary Total Disability Benefits: If your work-related injury causes you to miss more than three days of work, temporary total disability benefits (TTD) may be available. These benefits compensate for lost wages while you’re unable to work due to the injury.
Permanent Partial Disability Benefits: These benefits cover the permanent loss of function in limbs or organs due to a workplace injury. Compensation is based on the severity and impact on your ability to work.
Permanent Total Disability Benefits: If you are permanently unable to work due to a work-related injury, permanent total disability benefits may be available.
Vocational Rehabilitation Benefits: These benefits offer job retraining or education if an injured worker can’t return to their previous job.
Death Benefits: If a worker dies from a workplace injury or illness, death benefits are available for their dependents.
Contact The Kryder Law Group, LLC Accident and Injury Lawyers Today
If you are one of the injured workers in Chicago, call The Kryder Law Group, LLC Accident and Injury Lawyers to discuss your workplace accident case with one of our skilled Chicago workers’ compensation lawyers.
One of the workers’ comp lawyers on our team will review your Illinois workers’ compensation claim, counsel you of your rights, and answer your questions.
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Recovered for a woman who fractured her leg when she was struck by a vehicle.
$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.
$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.
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