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Key Takeaways Disability guidelines in workers' compensation claims help determine impairment ratings AMA guidelines are commonly used but not the sole factor in Illinois cases Impairment ratings can affect the amount of compensation awarded Medical documentation and expert opinions are critical in these cases Legal guidance can help ensure your...
Background of the Case The case began when the claimant, Melinda Jacobo, suffered a back injury at work in 1998 as the result of a forklift backing into her. An arbitrator determined the back injury was caused by a work accident and resulted in Jacobo having a permanent and total...
Advantages of State Fund Workers' Comp There is considerable debate about which system is most effective for providing workers' compensation insurance. State funds began to emerge in the early 1900s when employers feared that insurance companies may impose excessive premiums and receive unfair profits. What is State Fund Workers' Compensation?...
Who Might Qualify for Offsite Workers' Comp? Offsite workers' compensation isn't some obscure corner of the law. It affects millions of workers. Employees in a wide range of industries may qualify for these benefits. Remote and work-from-home employees who handle all their job duties from a home office Hybrid workers...
How Long Do You Have to Report a Workplace Injury? Immediately following the incident, you should take action and notify the employer, most often your direct supervisor or manager. There are certain time restrictions for reporting an accident or reporting symptoms from a repetitive trauma injury. The Illinois Workers' Compensation...
How Long Do You Have to Report a Work Injury? Most people are unsure of the steps they need to take after being injured at work. In Illinois, you need to tell your employer about the injury within 45 days. Your employer may have other procedures you need to follow....
The General Rule: Commuting Injuries Aren't Covered Under the Illinois Workers' Compensation Act, the standard "coming and going" rule excludes injuries that occur during your regular commute to and from work. If you're simply driving from home to your usual workplace, an accident typically won't qualify for workers' compensation benefits. ...
Office Work Related Injuries Office workers are often working at a computer for several hours a day. This could be typing, entering data, and frequently moving the mouse near the keyboard. Because individuals spend a significant part of their day at a computer, they are more prone to carpal/cubital tunnel...
Read This Before You Sign Your Workers' Comp Settlement Agreement One-Time Settlements Resolving Large Claims Some workers' compensation settlement claims are large enough that the claimant and the insurance company agree upon a one-time settlement instead of benefits that are paid out periodically or as necessary. Insurance companies may offer...
Workers Die in Boom Lift Accidents In the recent tragedy, two workers were in a boom lift working on a parking garage in Lisle. The rear wheels of the lift broke the concrete flooring of the garage, causing the boom lift to tip. Both of the constructions workers were ejected...
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