Workers Compensation

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…

Workers Compensation - May 21, 2022

Whether you’ve suffered a broken bone, traumatic brain injury, or a hernia, you could be entitled to benefits through workers’ compensation. An experienced worker’s compensation attorney with Horwitz, Horwitz & Associates is here to review your case through a risk-free consultation.  Read on to learn to find the answer to the question, “Does workers’ comp…

Workers Compensation - April 21, 2022

When you’re working hard to support your family, the last thing you want is an on-the-job injury. You may be out of work for weeks while facing a pile of medical bills. If you’re an undocumented worker living and working in Illinois and were injured on the job, you could be entitled to workers’ compensation…

Workers Compensation - February 12, 2022

Your employer’s insurance company may hire a private investigator anytime after you file a claim. This doesn’t necessarily mean that they suspect fraud or wrongdoing; often, private investigations are just another way to gather evidence against you so insurance can pay as little as possible or cut off benefits completely. If you were injured at…

Workers Compensation - February 25, 2021

Nobody wants to think about getting hurt when they go to work. Unfortunately, there are times when work injuries do occur. Data from the US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) shows us that approximately 2.8 million Americans sustained nonfatal work injuries or illnesses last year. That number is almost identical to the year prior. Thankfully,…

Workers Compensation - November 17, 2020

Workplace injuries can lead to significant setbacks for a victim. Not only do work injuries cause significant pain and suffering, but they can lead to lost income and a loss of future earnings. Repetitive stress injuries are not uncommon, though insurance carriers and employers often push back when it comes to paying compensation for these…

Workers Compensation - June 2, 2020

The short answer is yes. Workers who contract the coronavirus, COVID-19 (formally referred to as SARS-CoV-2), as a result of their employment may be able to receive benefits under the Illinois Workers Compensation Act. If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with COVID-19, tested positive for COVID-19, or tested positive for COVID-19 antibodies,…

Workers Compensation - May 18, 2020

The question of whether an employer can fire somebody while they are on workers’ compensation touches on various concepts of employment law. Specifically, this question crosses a worker’s rights concerning what happens after they are injured on-the-job with an employer’s right to terminate somebody from their position. The answer is, yes, a person can be…

Workers Compensation - April 13, 2020

If you get injured at work, you should be able to count on workers’ compensation insurance to cover your medical bills, lost income, and potential disability payments. However, these cases can become incredibly complicated. If you have an ongoing workers’ compensation claim, you may be considering settling the case. At Horwitz, Horwitz & Associates, our…

Workers Compensation - December 18, 2017

Michael T. Wierzbicki, a partner and trial attorney at Horwitz Horwitz & Associates answers a listener’s question on Free Legal Advice Friday’s: Is there anything I should do to help my case? There’s a couple things you should to help your case right at the start.