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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.
Workers Compensation - June 9, 2017
As a general rule, we recommend that you accept light duty. However, every case is different. Depending on your unique circumstances, it may not be in your best interest to accept light duty. Horwitz, Horwitz & Associates can help you with your workers’ comp light duty case. The legal team of dedicated Chicago workers’ compensation…
Workers Compensation - May 5, 2017
Mitchell W. Horwitz, a principal partner and head of the workers’ compensation department at Horwitz Horwitz & Associates answers a listener’s question on Free Legal Advice Friday’s: Should I report my injury at work to my employer? Yes, you should report it.
Workers Compensation - February 12, 2016
Who Operates Under the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Act? In order for an injured worker to receive workers’ compensation benefits, the employer must be operating under the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Act. Three types of employers are “under the Act”: government employers; employers who elect to bring themselves under the Act; and employers who are subject…
Workers Compensation - September 10, 2015
Question: Can my employer send me to a company doctor for evaluation?
Workers Compensation - September 10, 2015
If you were injured at work, you should always ask, “What doctor can I go to under workers’ compensation in Illinois?” Below, we cover some of the key things you need to know before making your way to a doctor for your work-related injury. It is always a good idea to consult with an experienced…
Workers Compensation - September 9, 2015
Question: What if my employer or its insurance company wants to tape or record me, either by phone or in person?
