After a workplace accident, many employers require injured workers to submit to a drug test. If that test comes back positive, you may fear that your workers' compensation claim is automatically over. This is one of the most common concerns injured workers raise when...
The Illinois Workers' Compensation Act Covers Construction Workers If you are injured while performing work on a construction site in Illinois, you are generally entitled to workers' compensation benefits under the Illinois Workers' Compensation Act (820 ILCS 305/1 et...
If you have been injured at work and are receiving workers’ compensation benefits in Illinois, there is a good chance the insurance company will eventually ask you to attend a medical examination with a doctor of its choosing. This examination is known as a Section 12...
After a workplace injury, you might assume that the connection between your accident and your medical condition is obvious. You fell off a ladder and broke your wrist. You lifted a heavy load and felt a sharp pain in your back. To you, the cause and effect could not...
If you have been hurt on the job, one of the first things you may wonder is whether you get to pick which doctor treats you—or whether your employer gets to make that decision for you. It is a question that comes up almost every time an injured worker calls our...
Workers’ compensation protects people who get hurt on the job. Workers’ compensation can pay for injury-related medical care and can also provide disability benefits. However, workers’ compensation health coverage does not apply to unrelated medical issues and does...
Many injured workers in Illinois worry about job security after filing a workers’ compensation claim. A common question that comes up far too often is whether an employer can legally fire someone who is receiving workers’ comp benefits. The short answer is that being...
Psychological injuries are real, but proving them in a workers' compensation claim can be difficult. Unlike physical injuries, mental health issues are harder to measure, and they often lack clear, visible signs. Understanding the unique challenges involved can help...
When you’re injured on the job in Illinois, understanding how medical treatment works under workers' compensation is essential. A common question is whether you can choose your own doctor for treatment. In Illinois, the answer depends on several factors, so it's...
Conveyor belts help keep Chicago warehouses moving, but they can also cause serious injuries when something goes wrong. Knowing the risks, how employers can reduce them, and what steps to take if an injury happens can make a big difference in recovery and...