Workers’ Compensation

When you get hurt on the job in Illinois, one of the first questions that comes up is whether you get to pick your own doctor or whether your employer gets to make that call. It matters more than most people realize. The physician treating you will shape your recovery, document your injuries, and produce […]

Factory workers along Illinois Route 143 and office employees in downtown Edwardsville face the same quiet threat. Day after day, repetitive motions slowly damage muscles, tendons, and nerves. Unlike dramatic workplace accidents, these injuries develop gradually, often making workers wonder whether they qualify for compensation. Illinois workers’ compensation law generally covers repetitive stress injuries, though […]

If you get hurt on the job in Illinois, you need to act fast. Workers’ compensation covers medical bills and lost wages for job-related injuries or illnesses – but strict deadlines apply. Missing those deadlines could cost you your benefits, leaving you without the support you need. Do not wait to protect your rights and […]

If you were injured on the job in Illinois, workers’ compensation can provide you with benefits covering your medical expenses and a portion of your lost wages. However, you might be wondering how long you can continue to collect these benefits. The answer is that it depends on the extent of your injuries and the […]

When you are injured at work in Illinois, a doctor will assess your injuries and determine whether you can return to work. A doctor may determine that you are permanently disabled, meaning that you will never be able to return to work. If you are partially disabled, you can still perform some type of work.  […]

Sustaining a severe injury at work is bad enough, but losing your job after such an injury is a massive blow. Not only are you dealing with the effects of your injury, but now you also have to worry about finding a new job and making ends meet. Is this legal? Can Illinois employers lay […]