Personal Injury,Workers' Compensation - February 29, 2016

Note: This story originally appeared in the February 24, 2016 Issue of the Chicago Defender. It was authored by Ken Hare, a staff writer for the Chicago Defender. The original story can be viewed here: Questionable Call in City’s Workers’ Compensation Case. Questionable Call in City’s Workers’ Compensation Case City Worker Denied Surgery to Relieve Pain

Construction Accident,Personal Injury,Workers' Compensation - January 27, 2016

  Advice from a Chicago Injury Attorney Workers compensation laws are notoriously complex. In Illinois, all employers with at least one part- or full-time employee must have workers’ comp insurance, as the Illinois Workers Compensation Commission explains. The construction and extraction industries are some of the most dangerous industries for employees, and many workers understand the…

FAQ,Work Injury,Workers' Compensation - January 6, 2016

Although some industries are more dangerous than others, work-related injuries can happen in any profession. These injuries can involve expensive medical costs, and victims may not be able to return to work. If you were injured on the job, then a Chicago workers comp lawyer from Horwitz, Horwitz & Associates may be able to help…

Personal Injury,Workers' Compensation - December 28, 2015

To read the court’s decision, click here. The story below originally appeared in the December 22, 2015 issue of WorkCompCentral. It was authored by Sherri Okamoto, a Legal Editor for WorkCompCentral. Court Orders Penalty for Employer’s Unreasonable Denial of Claim The court explained that the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Act gives workers 45 days to report an…

Personal Injury,Work Injury,Workers' Compensation - October 28, 2015

Construction sites are rife with potentially fatal hazards. This is one reason why OSHA and other governing bodies are so strict when it comes to enforcing jobsite safety regulations – reducing construction site accidents is of great importance. Unfortunately, many construction zone managers and third-party companies who work onsite overlook workplace safety laws. This often…

FAQ,Work Injury,Workers' Compensation - September 21, 2015

What are the main benefits of workers’ compensation? As outlined in the Workers’ Compensation Handbook, if you qualify for benefits, monetary rewards will become available to you in order to meet the demands of medical costs associated with your injury. You will also receive compensation for lost income. Workers’ compensation may also provide the funds…

FAQ,Work Injury,Workers' Compensation - September 10, 2015

  When Should I Settle My Workers’ Comp Case in Illinois? When your medical condition resulting from a work injury has reached a state of permanency, it is time to begin thinking about settling your claim. Permanency means that your doctor has concluded that you have reached what is called, Maximum Medical Improvement (MMI). When…

FAQ,Work Injury,Workers' Compensation - September 10, 2015

  Changes to the “Two Doctor Rule” under the Illinois Workers Compensation Act Under the “Two Doctor Rule,” if an employer sets up a “Preferred Provider Program,” then the injured worker only has one choice of doctor and the chain of referrals that we spoke about yesterday will stem from this initial doctor. A “Preferred Provider…

Catastrophic Injury,FAQ,Work Injury,Workers' Compensation - September 9, 2015

  Question: What’s the settlement value of my workers compensation case based on?

FAQ,Work Injury,Workers' Compensation - September 9, 2015

  Question: What are my three basic rights under the Illinois Workers Compensation Act?