Workers Compensation

Workers Compensation - September 19, 2023

Maximum medical improvement (MMI) means an individual has reached a point when further recovery or a positive progression in health is no longer expected. This determination can be significant in workers’ compensation benefits moving forward. Receiving fair compensation from workers’ compensation insurance companies can be challenging, leading to a lapse in treatment and inadequate care….

Workers Compensation - July 11, 2023

Being injured at work means you need to get better quickly to return to your job, and you need financial relief from your medical bills. You have different options for seeking this compensation depending on how you were hurt and who is at fault. Workers’ compensation insurance provides payments for your recovery. However, when a…

Workers Compensation - May 12, 2023

If you’ve been injured at work, you may wonder if you can get disability after workers’ compensation settlement. The two programs are separate and distinct, and a workers’ compensation settlement may affect the amount of money you’re eligible for through SSDI. Continue reading to learn more, then contact Horwitz, Horwitz & Associates for personalized assistance…

Workers Compensation - March 4, 2023

The attorneys with Horwitz, Horwitz & Associates get this question a lot when representing clients in workers’ compensation cases. Many of our clients are annoyed, and even intimidated when they realize there’s a workers’ comp nurse case manager speaking with their doctor. However, many don’t realize they have control over the situation. What is a…

Workers Compensation - March 3, 2023

Getting a doctor’s note for a work absence is a crucial component of obtaining time off due to medical reasons. In Illinois, there are specific requirements that must be met in order to legally miss work due to a medical issue. If you’re having issues getting medical documentation or are having any other problem with…

Workers Compensation - October 12, 2022

If you tested positive for marijuana after being injured at work, your employer may try to convince you that you’re ineligible for compensation. But testing positive just means you consumed the substance at some point in previous weeks, not that you were “high” at the time of your injury. If your attorney can prove that…

Workers Compensation - July 21, 2022

If you gave your employer timely notification of your injury or illness and you meet the eligibility requirements below, you’re likely still eligible to receive some Illinois workers’ compensation benefits even if you didn’t miss work. Although filing a claim can be complicated, it’s important that you receive proper compensation and benefits for an injury…

Workers Compensation - July 19, 2022

Generally, injuries caused by workplace violence should be covered by workers’ compensation.  If an employee is harmed at work while doing their job, workers’ comp must provide compensation for their injuries. That means acts of violence that occur in the workplace while under the scope of employment should be covered by workers’ compensation. However, there…

Workers Compensation - July 11, 2022

Illinois law requires employers to carry workers’ compensation insurance for employees. Workers’ comp provides for the medical and rehabilitative expenses for workers who are injured on the job. If you were injured at work and the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission (IWCC) awards you benefits, your employer is required to pay them. Unfortunately, not all employers…

Workers Compensation - June 22, 2022

OSHA is set up to protect employees, but in an effort to be more efficient, many people ignore the rules. These common OSHA violations could put people at safety and health risks.  If a company fails to train or enforce OSHA safety standards, it could be held liable for any accidents that occur on the…