Workers' Compensation - July 18, 2023

Many of the most important worker protections in this country are due to labor unions, groups of two or more employees who work to advance common interests. Safer workplaces, child protections, and 8-hour days are all the result of hard-working unions. If your workplace does not currently have a union but is considering one, you…

Workers' Compensation - July 12, 2023

When hard-working employees are injured on the job, they have the right to seek and collect workers’ compensation benefits. These benefits provide medical coverage and needed income for the injured worker and their households during the recovery period. Many of today’s workers hold second jobs and wonder if they still can still work at one…

Workers' Compensation - May 15, 2023

The workplace is not just a place of employment — it’s a complex ecosystem where various dynamics come into play. These dynamics, positive or negative, affect employees’ well-being and an organization’s overall success. An issue that threatens this equilibrium is workplace violence and injuries. These unfortunate occurrences can significantly affect an employee’s ability to work…

Workers' Compensation - May 9, 2023

Also known as work-from-home employees, remote employees have become an increasingly common part of the workplace, and with that comes questions about workers’ compensation for remote employees. Continue reading to learn more, then contact Horwitz, Horwitz & Associates for personalized guidance about your rights to workers’ comp benefits in Illinois. Eligibility for workers’ compensation benefits…

Workers' Compensation - March 5, 2023

Illinois skilled trade labor unions have strict regulations about the necessary training, education, and apprenticeships required to be a skilled trades worker, but they also offer ongoing skills training for their members. Labor unions protect their members by requiring that companies follow their strict safety protocols and by including safety measures as part of the…

Workers' Compensation - December 22, 2022

Being injured while trying to support your family is the last thing that you expect to happen in the workplace. If you were injured due to a health or safety hazard on the job, you could be entitled to compensation for your injuries, their associated costs, and the impact on your earning ability.  Keep reading…

Workers' Compensation - October 31, 2022

If you were injured on the job, our attorneys at Horwitz, Horwitz & Associates are available to review your case. In the following article, we’ll explore five different types of workers’ compensation benefits you could be entitled to following your injury and how a local Chicago workers’ compensation attorney can help. If you have more…

Personal Injury,Work Injury,Workers' Compensation - August 17, 2020

No one wants to get hurt at work. Unfortunately, work injuries are not uncommon in Illinois. According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), there are approximately 2.8 million non-fatal workplace injuries or illnesses that occur each year across the country. Thankfully, most work injuries are covered through Illinois workers’ compensation insurance benefits. However,…

Personal Injury,Work Injury,Workers' Compensation - July 20, 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic has completely altered the way of life for most people across the country and here in Illinois. This is particularly true for the workforce. In many cases, people have lost their jobs due to the health crisis. However, essential workers continued to go to work during the initial stages of this pandemic….

FAQ,Personal Injury,Work Injury,Workers' Compensation - April 17, 2020

There are multiple variables that go into the equation in determining how much your workers’ compensation case is worth under the Illinois Workers Compensation Act. These questions should help you get in the right mindset when evaluating your case: How much time were you off work? What kind of treatment(s) did you receive? Are you able to return…