Can You Get Workers’ Comp in Illinois With a Pre-Existing Condition? (Updated 2026)

Having a pre-existing condition does not automatically disqualify you from workers’ compensation benefits in Illinois. If a work accident or job duties aggravated, accelerated, or worsened an underlying condition, you may still be entitled to medical treatment, temporary total disability (TTD) benefits, permanent disability benefits, and even surgery. These cases are common—and frequently denied—but many…

Do Workers’ Compensation Benefits Cover Mental Conditions?

Workers’ compensation benefits help many people recover from injuries that can result from a physically-demanding job. Bone fractures, spine injuries, and muscle tears are all common conditions that prompt employees to file a workers’ compensation claim. Harm that results from a job can include more than physical harm. There are many workers who, for example,…

What to Do if Your Employer Doesn’t Have Workers’ Compensation Insurance

By law, almost every business (with a few exceptions) is required to carry workers’ compensation insurance to pay benefits to employees who are injured on the job. Unfortunately, some employers manage to avoid purchasing workers’ compensation insurance, and put their employees at risk. How to Know if Your Employer is Covered Most employers, if they…

How to Prove Fault in an Illinois Premises Liability Case (Evidence That Wins Claims)

If you were hurt in a slip and fall accident in Illinois, you’re probably asking the same questions most injured people search for online: “How do I prove a slip and fall case?” “What evidence do I need after slipping in a store or apartment?” “How do I show the property owner was negligent?” “What…

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Illinois Distracted Driving Laws Will Take Effect on July 1st

Illinois is following the lead of many other states by strengthening its laws that are aimed to combat distracted driving, with new legislation that will start being enforced on July 1, 2019. The laws focus on the known dangers of distracted driving, and particularly the risks of using a cellphone when operating a vehicle. While…

Do You Need to Prove Fault to Receive Workers’ Compensation?

In a typical injury case, whoever is at fault for the accident is required to pay damages to the injury victim. In order to receive the compensation they deserve, an injured person must prove that another party was at fault. However, workers’ compensation cases are different — injured employees do not have to prove that…

Study Links Mothers’ Workplace Solvent Exposure to Autism

A recent study revealed a potential link between mothers’ exposure to solvent chemicals in their place of work, and the chance of autism development in their children — exposed mothers were found to have a 1.5 times greater probability of having a child with autism than mothers who were not exposed to solvents. A solvent…

Do I Need A Workers’ Compensation Attorney in Illinois?

Do you need a workers’ compensation attorney in Illinois?  Most Illinois workers assume that if they get hurt on the job, workers’ compensation will automatically cover their medical bills, lost wages, and any permanent injury. Unfortunately, that isn’t how the system works. While Illinois law requires almost all employers to carry workers’ compensation insurance, the…

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Defective Products in the Workplace: Product Liability and Workers’ Compensation

On-the-job injuries are sometimes caused by issues with the work equipment. An employee mishandling tools, or a lack of proper training are two examples of issues that could contribute to a work accident. However, some incidents in which equipment is the main cause of a work injury are not the fault of anyone at the…

Does Workers’ Compensation Cover Medical Expenses for All On-the-Job Injuries?

Workers’ compensation benefits plans are provided by employers with the intention of supplying financial resources in the instance that an employee is injured and unable to work. However, does workers’ compensation cover the medical expenses for all on-the-job injuries? What are the requirements that determine if an injured employee qualifies for workers’ compensation benefits? A…