Can you file workers’ comp and personal injury?

Workers' Compensation - October 3, 2025

Can you file workers’ comp and personal injury claims to make up your losses? Depending on the situation, you may file both claims simultaneously to recover a broader range of losses in your specific case. When you hire Chicago personal injury attorneys from Horwitz, Horwitz & Associates, they can help you determine your options and…

What to do after a construction accident at work

Workers' Compensation - September 30, 2025

It can be stressful for injured workers to determine what to do after a workplace construction accident. Many people may fear that they are in trouble or worry about how to pay for the costs of treatment. However, a Joliet construction accident lawyer at Horwitz, Horwitz & Associates can help guide you through the process,…

A guide to the types of injuries covered by workers’ compensation

Workers' Compensation - September 5, 2025

If you have been injured as a result of your job, there are certain types of injuries covered by workers’ compensation. Workers’ compensation insurance is designed to help you cover the cost of your medical care and expenses so you can heal and return to work as quickly as possible. An Aurora workers’ compensation lawyer…

Can Day Laborers Get Workers’ Compensation?

Workers' Compensation - May 29, 2025

Maybe. If you’re a temporary worker working for a staffing agency in Illinois, you should be covered under workers’ compensation through the agency you’re contracted with. The Illinois Day and Temporary Labor Services Act requires third-party staffing agencies to carry the same workers’ compensation insurance as other employers in Illinois. Temporary employees in Illinois, especially…

What You Need to Know About the Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board

Workers' Compensation - May 23, 2025

If your Illinois workers’ compensation claim was denied, you have the right to appeal the decision before the Workers’ Compensation Commission division of the Appellate Court. The Illinois Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) is overseen by the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission (IWCC). The board reviews workers’ compensation claims that were denied by the employer’s insurance…

What to Do if Your Injury Gets Worse After Settlement

Catastrophic Injury,Personal Injury,Work Injury,Workers' Compensation - February 19, 2025

Nobody wants to get injured in a workplace incident. However, work injuries happen regularly. According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, there were approximately 2.8 nonfatal workplace injuries or illnesses during the latest reporting year. For most work injuries, victims are compensated for their medical expenses and lost wages through workers’ compensation insurance their…

Does workers’ compensation cover pre-existing conditions?

Workers' Compensation - February 10, 2025

Many injured workers worry that insurance companies or employers will use their past medical history as an excuse to deny or reduce their claim. At Horwitz, Horwitz & Associates, our Chicago workers’ compensation attorneys understand how state law is supposed to protect workers—even those with pre-existing conditions. This guide will explain whether workers’ compensation covers…

When does workers’ comp pay for vocational rehabilitation?

Workers' Compensation - February 7, 2025

Illinois workers’ compensation laws are designed to compensate employees for job-related injuries or medical issues and help them return to working and earning. Sometimes, the workers’ injuries prevent them from returning to their previous jobs, and they need vocational training to rejoin the workforce. A Chicago workers’ compensation attorney from Horwitz, Horwitz & Associates can…

Does workers’ comp cover mental health?

Workers' Compensation - January 13, 2025

In Illinois, workers’ compensation laws can provide coverage for mental health claims, but the process for proving these claims is often more complex than for physical injuries. At Horwitz, Horwitz & Associates, our Chicago workers’ compensation attorneys understand the challenges of pursuing compensation for work-related mental health conditions. This blog explains what you need to…

Workers’ comp for seasonal employees: What you need to know about your rights

Workers' Compensation - January 11, 2025

In Illinois, workers’ comp laws apply to most employees, including many seasonal workers, but the rules and eligibility criteria can sometimes be confusing. In this blog, we’ll explain how workers comp for seasonal employees works, what benefits may be available, and how the skilled Chicago workers’ compensation attorneys with Horwitz, Horwitz & Associates can help…