Sometimes you do the right thing, but something bad happens anyway. For example, Angela knew she should report her work injury to her employer, so she did. Company policy also required that she [...]
After years of working as a welder, Nancy was diagnosed with lung cancer. She was never a smoker, so her diagnosis was surprising. As she looked for what caused her illness, she wondered if her [...]
Dealing with a work-related injury is hard. Workers’ compensation benefits help injured workers pay their bills and support their families. But what if your workers’ comp claim was denied? Find [...]
Daryl filed a workers’ compensation claim in Illinois, which was approved. He had fallen from a ladder while painting his employer’s warehouse. One day, he received a notice scheduling him for an [...]
Some jobs are more dangerous than others. Employers may provide workers with safety gear, some required by law, to reduce the chance of on-the-job injuries. However, employees may suffer [...]
Illinois is a no-fault workers’ compensation state. This means that most employees injured at work are eligible for benefits even if they might be at fault. However, there are exceptions if the [...]
Have you or a loved one been injured at work? Maybe you are suffering from a condition caused by years of on-the-job exposure to noise, chemicals, or radiation. You may be eligible for workers’ [...]
Workers who are injured at work need help recovering from their injuries. Some workers may not be able to return to work at all. Most people injured on the job can claim workers’ compensation [...]
Some workers’ compensation claims move quickly through the system. However, after two years and eleven months, Joe’s claim was on the books. Joe’s workers’ compensation claim was about to become [...]
Some employees are called traveling employees. This includes employees who may travel or work way from the office in the course of their employment. It also covers truck drivers and delivery [...]