I Was Hurt at Work, Now What?

Rights and Benefits of an Injured Worker

The Illinois Worker’s Compensation Act provides injured workers with many protections and benefits. If your injury occurred while performing your work duties, you may qualify for:

• Paid Emergency care, including ambulance rides, hospital bills, diagnostic testing, and medications
• Coverage for ongoing medical care from specialists, physical therapists, or occupational therapists
• Paid diagnostic testing including X-rays, MRIs, CT scans, EMGs
• Temporary Total Disability benefits or “TTD”, tax-free supplementary wages for when you cannot work at all due to your injury
• Tax-free Partial Temporary Disability benefits to bridge the income gap for when you can work a modified duty job for fewer hours or less pay than you normally make
• Tax-free Permanent Total Disability Benefits, “PTD” for workers who can no longer work again because of their injuries
• Tax-free Permanent Partial Disability Benefits, “PPD” for workers who sustain some permanent disability or disfigurement from their work injury
• Vocational Rehabilitation or maintenance benefits for workers who are participating in approved programs
• A lump sum settlement payment once you reach maximum medical improvement

Why You Need a Workers' Compensation Attorney After a Workplace Injury

Getting hurt is frustrating and stressful. Getting hurt at work is even more stressful. The worker’s compensation laws are complex and an inexperienced attorney, or an injured worker, who tries to navigate the system on their own, will almost always run into obstacles. Some mistakes, such as failing to report your injury to your supervisor right away, or trying to “work through” the pain, can reduce or even eliminate your right to benefits. Employers and insurance companies rarely explain your rights as an injured employee, and those that do are often mistaken or, even worse, are purposely taking action to prevent you from exercising your legal rights to obtain benefits.

Without skilled legal guidance, you risk losing the compensation you need for medical care, lost wages, and future stability.

Do not take the risk of ruining your case. Contact the experienced worker’s compensation attorneys at Strong Law Offices today to lock in your rights. Our dedicated attorneys will ensure you receive the maximum dollar for your injuries while guiding you every step of the way.