Workers Compensation

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…

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 - May 28, 2021

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 - 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 - November 6, 2020

Sustaining an on the job injury can be detrimental for 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…

Workers Compensation - June 10, 2020

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 claims are wrongfully denied by employers…