What are the most common winter work injuries?

Snowy weather, wind gusts, and long-term freezes can put Chicago workers at risk of injury. Depending on the industry, workers experience winter hazards like ice-covered sidewalks, streets, roads, or below-freezing temperatures in different ways, but the weather can hurt any worker. If winter work injuries disrupt your life, contact a Chicago workers’ compensation attorney from…

How long can you be on workers’ comp?

You are struggling to recover from your work-related injury, and you are just unsure if the money you are receiving now will run out. How long can you be on workers’ comp? While several factors play a role in this, it is important to consider meeting with our legal team to discuss your case now….

What is maximum medical improvement? What does it mean for my case?

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’ comp vs. personal injury: What’s the difference?

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…

Can I get disability after workers’ compensation settlement?

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…

Should I work with the workers’ comp nurse case manager?

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…

How do I get a doctor’s note for missing work?

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’ comp and weed: Can I still claim if I tested positive for marijuana?

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…

Can I still receive Illinois workers’ comp benefits if I didn’t miss work?

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…

Is workplace violence covered by workers’ compensation?

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…