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Does MMI Mean You’re Fully Recovered From a Workplace Injury? MMI doesn’t mean you're fully healed. It means your condition is stable. If you’re still experiencing impairments, your doctor may assign a permanent partial disability (PPD) rating, which insurers use to calculate long-term benefits. In some cases, your employer or...
Understanding Employee Misclassification At its core, employee misclassification happens when an employer intentionally or negligently labels a worker as an independent contractor rather than as an employee. Why does this matter? Independent contractors generally aren’t entitled to workers’ comp benefits. By misclassifying you, a company avoids paying insurance premiums, overtime,...
Your Light Duty or Modified Duty Slip In order to properly document your work restrictions, you should ask your physician or health care provider to provide you with a copy of a light-duty or modified duty slip. You should provide a copy of the slip to your employer and to...
Applying for Workers' Compensation Many people believe that they only need to give their employer notice that they were hurt to start the workers' compensation process. This is not entirely true. You do need to notify your employer of your work injury or illness, orally or in writing, within 45...
Out-of-State Workers' Comp Attorneys We represent workers who do not live or work in Illinois but have been injured in Illinois or have some connection to Illinois jurisdiction in a workers' comp case. For example, we represent airline workers who have been injured on the job (even though the company...
We have represented farmers, carpenters, workers in the meat packaging industry, police officers, nursing home workers, airline workers, welders, out-of-state workers, and many more in workers' compensation claims throughout Illinois. Our lawyers take an aggressive approach to representing clients and do whatever is necessary to fight against insurance companies. We...
Key Takeaways Most Illinois employees are covered by workers’ compensation, regardless of fault Injuries must arise out of and in the course of employment You must report your injury within 45 days to protect your claim Independent contractors are generally not eligible, but misclassification is common Benefits may include medical...
How Workers’ Compensation Works in Illinois According to the Illinois Workers' Compensation Commission, the program pays out six primary types of benefits to eligible workers. Types of Workers' Compensation Benefits These include the following: Death benefits (check workers' compensation death claims) if a job-related fatality occurs are paid to qualifying...
Are Workers Eligible for Benefits After Exposure to Toxic Chemicals? Yes. Injuries due to exposure to toxic chemicals at work are almost always compensable under workers’ compensation laws. Whether you suffered a chemical burn, developed a respiratory illness, or were diagnosed with a long-term occupational disease, you are entitled to...
How Preferred Provider Programs (PPPs) Work An employer is obligated to pay for the medical treatment costs of workers who experience illness or injury on the job. Preferred Provider Programs refer to health care providers an employer has approved to treat its injured workers. Employers may then hire approved administrators...
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