Workers' Compensation
If you’re injured on the job, are you covered by workers’ compensation insurance through your employer? Will your medical bills be paid in a timely manner? Can your case and/or your benefits be denied? Should you let your employer or their insurance representative tape record your conversations?
What might seem like a “no-brainer” case to you can often become complicated and distorted with time. Sadly, there’s often third-party liability that injured employees are not aware of and fail to receive compensation from.
It’s wise to seek a knowledgeable attorney immediately; one who is experienced with the laws surrounding injuries on the job and can best protect your right to full compensation under the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Act.
Horwitz, Horwitz & Associates, LTD is known for it’s commitment to those who were injured on the job and has earned the respect of countless union organizations throughout the state.
Ask an Attorney – The Herald News
Marc Perper, Mitchell Horwitz and Wayne Newman provide answers to questions submitted by readers regarding Workers’ Compensation (understanding the new laws and benefits) in the monthly feature, “Ask an Attorney”, available the 3rd Wednesday of each month.
NOTE: If you’d like to submit a question to be answered in the Herald News, visit our “Ask an Attorney” page and include “Herald News” in your text.
For a free consultation to discuss your case, please call our Chicago office at (312) 372-8822, or Joliet, (815) 723-8822
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If you have a question regarding your job-related injury, ask one of our experienced attorneys for help, or submit your question online.
Everything you need to know about Workers Comp
- What is Workers’ Compensation?
- How Do I Protect My Rights?
- Reporting Your Injury
- Filing a Claim
- Discussing Your Case with Employers/Insurance Company
- Medical Benefits
- Lost Time Benefits & Disability Pay
- Permanent Disability Benefits
- Rehabilitation
- Death Benefits
- Can I Be Fired for Exercising My Rights?
- Is It Advisable For Me To Hire An Attorney?
- When Should I Retain An Attorney?
- Additional Money & Benefits Available to You
- Third-Party Cases
- Social Security/Disability
- Group Medical, Disability and Unemployment Compensation
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