Is there an interplay between my Workers’ Comp claim and SSDI?

By David Jerome

Yes, there is an interplay between Workers’ Compensation benefits and Social Security Disability benefits. It is very important to hire legal council to help you naviagate this throughout your claim as well as at the time of settlement.

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WE ARE NOT JUST GOING TO TELL YOU WHAT YOU WANT TO HEAR

Oftentimes after an accident, you may talk to an attorney that will tell you what you wanna hear that a law firm, we take a different approach. We will meet with you one-on-one, we will listen to your concerns, we will investigate the matter, and then we will sit down together to evaluate your

Understanding the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Act

Illinois workers’ compensation insurance, also known as workers’ comp, allows employees in the state to recover benefits if they become sick due to working conditions, or if they are injured on the job. Through workers’ compensation, they can recover their medical expenses and a portion of their lost wages. When employees become sick or injured

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Can I choose my own doctor if I’m injured in Illinois?

If you have sustained a work-related injury in Illinois, you are allowed the choose of medical care provider. Under Illinois Workers’ Compensation law, you have the choice of two medical care providers as well as any subsquent referrals that may be necessary for your care.