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Workers Compensation - July 31, 2021
What benefits am I entitled to under workers compensation? Answered by Chicago workers’ compensation attorney – Tyler D. Berberich The basic benefits that you are entitled to are: payment for your time off work at two-thirds of your average weekly wage; payment of your medical bills that are related to your work injury; and…
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 - September 28, 2020
No one should ever have to worry about sustaining a severe injury when they are on the job. However, work injuries are not uncommon in Illinois. When a worker sustains a significant injury, they should be entitled to receive some form of disability benefits through the Illinois workers’ compensation system. In some cases, this means…
Workers Compensation - September 22, 2020
Sustaining a workplace injury can be detrimental to a victim. Not only does a work injury victim have to deal with incoming medical expenses, but they may not be able to work and earn an income to support themselves or their family. There are various types of traumatic injuries and illnesses covered under the Illinois…
Workers Compensation - August 28, 2020
If you or somebody you love has sustained an injury at work, you should be able to rely on receiving workers’ compensation coverage in Illinois. Workers’ compensation insurance is a “no-fault” system, meaning that a person can receive coverage regardless of who was at fault for the injury. These benefits are an important lifeline for…
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…
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,…
