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Why Do Employers Refuse to File Workers' Comp Claims? While most employers understand their legal obligation to report workplace injuries and file workers’ compensation claims, some choose to avoid the process. Unfortunately, when an employer refuses to file a claim, it can place the injured worker in a difficult position—delaying...
If you’ve experienced a work-related injury, contact Strong Law Offices at (309) 393-2928 for help with your workers' comp claim. An Overview of Workers’ Comp Workers' compensation is insurance that protects employees injured on the job, covering work-related injuries without needing personal injury claims against employers. In Illinois, these laws...
What Are Wage Replacement Benefits? Wage replacement benefits are vital in Illinois workers’ compensation. They cover lost wages during recovery and may provide Long-term disability benefits, depending on the injury's severity. The primary types of these benefits include: Temporary Total Disability (TTD) If you are temporarily unable to work due...
When Should Your Workplace Injury Be Reported? In Illinois, workers are required to report a workplace injury within 45 days of the incident occurring. For injuries or illnesses that take time to manifest, such as those related to toxic exposure or repetitive stress, the notification must be made within 45...
Immediate Actions to Take After a Construction Accident Among the most common causes of workplace accidents are slips and falls. In 2021, the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) documented 378 fatalities in the construction industry resulting from falls across the United States, and OSHA reported seven fall-related deaths in Illinois...
Most Common Types of Repetitive Stress Injuries Work-related repetitive stress injuries typically take the following forms: Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Carpal Tunnel Syndrome is one of the most common office worker injuries. This condition causes pain, tingling, numbness, aching, and weakness in your wrist and hand. The carpal tunnel is a...
Factors to Consider When Hiring a Workers’ Comp Lawyer in Bloomington, IL Illinois hospital handled 509 amputations, 3,144 traumatic brain injuries (TBIs), and 891 poisoning-related workplace exposures in 2021. These injuries and illnesses are costly to treat and keep affected workers away from their jobs during recovery. You may qualify...
What Is the Coming-and-Going Rule? This rule renders employees injured when traveling to or from work ineligible for workers’ compensation benefits. The argument is that travel itself does not fall within the scope of employment, and thus, your employer cannot bear liability for injuries sustained in such a scenario. Fortunately,...
Illinois Workers’ Compensation Death Benefits Explained The Illinois Workers’ Compensation Act provides financial benefits to families when a worker dies as a result of a job-related injury or occupational illness. Workers’ compensation is a no-fault system. That means surviving dependents may qualify for benefits even if the deceased worker was...
What Is Third-Party Liability for Workplace Injuries? Third-party liability for workplace injuries refers to situations where someone other than your employer is responsible for the accident that caused your injury. While workers' compensation is the primary system for obtaining benefits after a work-related injury in Illinois, there are circumstances where...
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