27 Oct, 2021

Are all work injuries covered by workers’ compensation insurance in Illinois?

Author Todd A. Strong
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    Are all work injuries covered by workers’ compensation insurance in Illinois?

    • Injuries that occur while an employee is impaired by alcohol, drugs, or prescription medications are generally not covered.
    • Intentionally self-inflicted injuries are not covered.
    • Injuries that happen while an employee is violating company policy are not covered.
    • If the worker is committing a serious crime when the work-related injuries happen, they are not likely to be covered.

    About The Author

    Todd Strong
    Personal Injury Lawyer Todd A. Strong Illinois workers’ compensation and personal injury lawyer Todd A. Strong is the founder of Strong Law Offices in Peoria, Illinois. Todd brings considerable legal knowledge, experience, and skill to the table to ensure injured victims throughout the state are treated with respect, dignity, and fairness.
    Years of Experience: More than 20 years
    Illinois Registration Status: Active
    Bar & Court Admissions: Illinois State, 1994
    U.S. District Court, Central District of Illinois, 1994
    U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois, 2022
    U.S. District Court, Southern District of Illinois, 2023
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    About The Author

    Todd Strong
    Personal Injury Lawyer Todd A. Strong Illinois workers’ compensation and personal injury lawyer Todd A. Strong is the founder of Strong Law Offices in Peoria, Illinois. Todd brings considerable legal knowledge, experience, and skill to the table to ensure injured victims throughout the state are treated with respect, dignity, and fairness.
    Years of Experience: More than 20 years
    Illinois Registration Status: Active
    Bar & Court Admissions: Illinois State, 1994
    U.S. District Court, Central District of Illinois, 1994
    U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois, 2022
    U.S. District Court, Southern District of Illinois, 2023

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