If you have sustained a serious injury at work in Skokie, we are here to assist you. Each Skokie workers’ compensation lawyer in our personal injury law firm, The Kryder Law Group, LLC Accident and Injury Lawyers, advocates for work injury victims in our city and across Illinois.
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What Are Illinois Workers’ Compensation Benefits?
Managed by the Illinois Workers’ Compensation commission (IWCC), by law (820 ILCS 305, et al.) the Illinois Workers’ Compensation system provides financial support and medical benefits to workers injured or made ill due to their on-the-job injuries.
It ensures injured workers receive compensation without needing to prove fault.
The benefits are categorized as follows:
Temporary Total Disability (TTD): wage replacement and medical care for workers temporarily unable to work.
Temporary Partial Disability (TPD) assists injured workers returning to work with reduced earnings.
Permanent Partial Disability (PPD) provides benefits to workers with permanent impairments.
Permanent Total Disability (PTD) benefits provide lifetime financial support for permanent disability.
Death benefits provide financial support and funeral expense coverage for dependents of workers who die from workplace injuries or illnesses.
Why Can Workers’ Compensation Cases be Denied?
Under workers compensation law, a workers’ compensation claim can be denied for:
Failure to report the injury or illness in a timely manner
Lack of evidence or documentation supporting the claim
Pre-existing conditions that may have contributed to the injury or illness
The injury occurred outside of work hours or while engaging in activities not related to work
Common Types of Workplace Accidents in Skokie
Some common types of common workplace injuries and accidents include:
If you have been injured in a workplace accident, take the following steps:
Report the incident promptly to your employer who must inform their insurance company.
Seek medical attention for your injuries and follow the doctor’s treatment plan.
Keep a record of all medical expenses and missed work due to the injury.
Consult with workers’ comp lawyers who can guide you through the claims process and ensure that you receive fair compensation for your injuries.
Why Do I Need Chicago Workers’ Compensation Lawyers?
Having an experienced workers’ comp attorney for a workers’ comp claim is highly recommended. They will negotiate with the insurance company to maximize your compensation, make sure your medical bills are paid, and ensure your checks don’t stop without warning.
Workers’ compensation attorneys can ensure that any disputes or complications arising during the process are handled efficiently.
What Is a Third-Party Lawsuit in a Workers’ Compensation Case?
In some workers’ compensation insurance cases, a worker can sue a third-party whose negligence contributed to their workplace injury. These third-party lawsuits can result in additional compensation not covered by Chicago workers’ compensation, such as pain and suffering.
For example, when workers are injured due to defective machinery, toxic exposure, or a motor vehicle accident at work, they may have valid personal injury cases.
Contact a Skokie Workers’ Comp Lawyer Today
At The Kryder Law Group, LLC Accident and Injury Lawyers, each workers’ compensation attorney has successfully represented employees injured at work in Skokie and throughout Illinois.
We understand the complexities of special worker protection laws and will fight to get you the benefits you deserve.
Get help from a Skokie workers’ compensation lawyer if you’ve been injured on the job and need to file a workers’ compensation claim.
$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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