If your doctor releases you from medical treatment, but you’re still having problems, you can get a second opinion, under the Illinois workers’ Compensation Act. Please contact us if you have further questions.
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If your doctor releases you from medical treatment, but you’re still having problems, you can get a second opinion, under the Illinois workers’ Compensation Act. Please contact us if you have further questions.
After a work injury, it’s natural to wonder how much your workers’ compensation claim is worth prior to settling with the insurance company. In Illinois, there is a workers’ compensation settlement guide that is known as the Q-Dex. This book lists many different cases along with the settlement or trial results for each. In no
Any type of accident can result in serious injuries. Catastrophic injuries, though, have long-lasting repercussions for accident victims. A catastrophic injury does not only change the life of the victim, sometimes forever, but it also changes the lives of their families. If you or someone you love has suffered this type of devastating injury due
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WORKERS’ COMPENSATION UPDATE
If you have contracted COVID-19 as part of your work environment, please contact us and we can discuss if your condition falls under the Workers’ Compensation Act. If we can prove that you contracted your virus as part of your work environment, you would be entitled to compensation that would include payment of all medical expenses; lost time benefits while you recovery; and a settlement for any ongoing problems after you recover.
Please note that in Illinois, first responders and essential employees are presumed to have contracted COVID-19 at work. Missouri recognizes that same presumption but limits it to first responders. Regardless, if believe that you contracted COVID-19 at work, please contact us immediately so that we can inform you of your rights under the Workers’ Compensation Act.