Jerome, Salmi & Kopis, LLC – Law Firm in Fairview Heights, IL

THE COMMON MISCONCEPTION ABOUT NEEDING TO SETTLE AN INJURY CLAIM FAST

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Some people believe that after an accident that you have to settle a claim, right away, you actually have a period of time to do so depending upon the type of accident and the state that you’re in before you decide to settle a claim, please contact JAK law firm.

We can help you decide what is best for you as far as handling claims.

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THREE BASIC RIGHTS FOR A WORK INJURY

  If you have a work injury, you have three basic rights, the first one is to get your medical treatment, taken care of and paid for the second compensation for your time off work and third compensation for the permanent character of your work injury. If you’d like more information, please contact us.

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Damages in Workers’ Compensation Claims vs. Personal Injury Claims

When you are injured at work, your benefits are limited to a workers’ compensation claim as your employer is immune from any civil liability. However, you never need to prove negligence to be entitled to benefits under the workers’ compensation act. When you sustain a compensable work-related injury, you are entitled to payment of your

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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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