Workers Compensation

Workers Compensation - July 31, 2025

Are bonuses included in workers’ compensation calculations? In most situations, they should be. Trying to figure out what is happening in your workers’ compensation case can be frustrating. Employers may be resistant to accepting your injury claim, or their insurance provider may give pushback on your benefits, including reimbursement for wages and bonuses. When this…

Workers Compensation - July 18, 2025

While most companies are required to provide employees with workers’ compensation to cover on-the-job injuries, it is essential to understand who can be excluded from workers’ compensation under the law. Independent contractors, sole proprietors, and business owners or partners are among the individuals who do not qualify for workers’ compensation. If you are hurt while…

Workers Compensation - July 15, 2025

What is stop gap coverage for workers’ compensation​? It’s designed to be an employer’s liability insurance that protects them from employee lawsuits. If you have suffered a work-related injury or illness or are concerned about your liability as an employer, then you should consult with a Gurnee workers’ compensation lawyer from Horwitz, Horwitz & Associates…

Workers Compensation - July 4, 2025

If you’ve been hurt on the job, you may be entitled to workers’ compensation benefits. But how are those benefits calculated? That’s where remuneration comes in. In Illinois, remuneration refers to the total of your wages, salary, bonuses, commissions, and other earnings, the amounts used to calculate your workers’ compensation benefits. It’s not the payout…

Workers Compensation - June 21, 2025

Sustaining an on-the-job injury can be detrimental to a victim. Workplace injuries can lead to significant pain and suffering for a victim as well as tremendous expenses such as lost wages, rehabilitation costs, and out-of-pocket household losses. Usually, injured workers are only able to recover compensation afforded to them through the workers’ comp system. However,…

Workers Compensation - May 28, 2025

Anytime a person goes to work, they expect that they will be protected in the event they sustain an injury. After all, that is what the workers’ compensation system is for, right? Unfortunately, securing workers’ compensation payments can be complicated, particularly if there are any problems with the insurance carrier or the employer. Here, we…

Workers Compensation - May 6, 2025

Navigating a workers’ compensation claim can be overwhelming and very complicated. Though it can be a huge relief to know you have access to the medical treatment you need for your work-related injuries, it can also be frustrating to hear that you need to see providers other than those already established. If you are worried…

Workers Compensation - April 17, 2025

Almost all Illinois employers must purchase workers’ compensation insurance to cover workers who are hurt or become ill on the job. Applying for and receiving workers’ compensation can be challenging, and the situation becomes even more complicated for the surviving family if the employee dies while the workers’ comp case is active. A Chicago workers’…

Workers Compensation - April 10, 2025

For individuals who have been injured while working, it is normal to wonder if independent contractors are covered by workers’ comp. Because independent contractors are not typically considered employees, they are not generally entitled to workers’ compensation insurance. However, categorizations may not always be clear, and this can have a significant impact on your rights…

Personal Injury Workers Compensation - March 3, 2025

While volunteers are generally not covered under workers’ compensation, they may still seek compensation through personal injury claims if negligence was involved. Understanding your rights and taking the appropriate steps after an injury can help ensure you receive the compensation you deserve. At Horwitz, Horwitz & Associates, our Chicago personal injury attorneys help injured volunteers…