1 Nov, 2021

What happens if you can’t return to work after injury?

Author Todd A. Strong
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If an injured worker cannot return to work after a work injury, he or she may be entitled to a loss of occupation award due to an inability of the injured worker to return to his or her usual and customary line of employment.  Alternatively, the injured worker may be entitled to a wage loss or wage differential award if the injured worker is able to return to work in an alternative trade or profession, albeit at a substantially reduced rate of pay.  Wage differential awards are payable to age 68, or five years from the date of injury.  Alternatively, if the injured worker cannot return to any form of employment, the injured worker may be entitled to permanent and total disability benefits for the duration of his or her life.

About The Author

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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

author-bio-image
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