Workers Compensation

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…

Workers Compensation - February 21, 2025

A workers’ compensation doctor plays an important part in your ability to secure workers’ comp benefits and in determining how long you receive them. If you feel you are not being treated fairly or getting appropriate care, it makes sense to ask, “Can I change my workers’ comp doctor?” The short answer is “yes,” but…

Workers Compensation - February 21, 2025

Although you may be able to receive coverage if you drive for your job, generally, you can’t get workers’ comp payments if you are in a crash during your commute. Fortunately, some exceptions may allow you to file a benefits claim.  If you are unsure whether your worker’s comp covers the commute, contact a Chicago…

Workers Compensation - January 13, 2025

  Question: I was injured while working in another state, where the benefits are poor? Is there any way I can be covered under Illinois Workers’ Compensation?

Workers Compensation - August 8, 2024

Securing legal representation is essential for obtaining fair compensation when injured on the job in Chicago or anywhere in Illinois. One of the most common concerns is how much hiring a workers’ compensation lawyer will cost. At Horwitz, Horwitz & Associates, our Chicago-based workers’ compensation lawyers work on a contingency fee basis, meaning you don’t…

Workers Compensation - July 29, 2024

If you or a loved one have sustained a work injury in Illinois, you should be able to count on workers’ compensation insurance to help cover your expenses and lost wages. It is important to know your rights under the Illinois workers’ compensation laws because there are times when employers or insurance carriers wrongfully deny…

Workers Compensation - July 11, 2024

If you work for your employer in another state, you may worry about how you will cover your expenses if you get injured in a work-related accident. It may sometimes be unclear whether worker’s comp will cover your out-of-state injury. Fortunately, with the legal guidance and advice of a highly experienced Chicago workers’ compensation attorney…