Worker's Compensation - Recovery for Injuries on the Job

When the Workers' Compensation Act was passed many years ago it was probably the first true "no fault" law in this State. With some very narrow exceptions, the question of negligence (fault) is not an issue if a worker is hurt on the job. Whether or not the employer is at fault has no impact on the worth of a case. In cases involving injuries suffered in connection with employment, your lawyer will represent you without payment in advance. If a worker is injured on the job, the worker has three basic rights: (1) the right to medical treatment; (2) the right to receive payment (temporary disability) for lost time; and (3) the right to receive payment for any after-effects of the injury if the after-effects are found to be permanent (partial permanent disability). If you are injured, you should immediately report the accident. Make sure an accident report is filled out and write down the names of all witnesses. For more information visit www.njlaws.com

Illinois Workers' Compensation Attorney | Chicago Work Injury Lawyer

www.malmanlaw.com The Law Offices of Steven J. Malman & Associates, PC understands how devastating it can be when someone who is gainfully employed is injured on the job and no longer has a source of income. The first thing our workers' compensation attorneys will do is make sure that you get your benefits right away. In the state of Illinois, employees injured on the job get two-thirds of their regular pay, tax-free, while they are away from work and recovering. All medical bills are paid for in full, and depending on your disability, you will receive a lump sum settlement. To see what benefits you are entitled to under Illinois law, visit our workers' compensation benefits page. Even though you may be entitled to workers' compensation, you can best avoid delays and insufficient compensation and coverage by retaining the services of a law firm that knows how to successfully file a workers' compensation claim. Our workers' compensation lawyers are aggressive about making sure that your weekly benefits are paid, you are getting the care that you need, and your settlement covers your disabilities. We also have a physician on our staff with a law degree. He will look at your injuries to make sure that you are not getting shortchanged on the amount of compensation that you should be receiving. If necessary, we will consult with other medical specialists and experts who can also help us quantify your injury and recovery amount. A Workers' Compensation Claim is NOT A Personal ...
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