A serious early-morning crash involving a dump truck on the inbound Kennedy Expressway (I-94) near downtown Chicago caused major traffic delays and sent the dump truck driver to the hospital with injuries, according to Illinois State Police and ABC7 Chicago. The crash occurred near Madison Street and Monroe, in the Near West Side / Greektown…
Illinois workers’ compensation law establishes specific requirements for reporting work injuries, obtaining medical treatment, and receiving wage replacement benefits. This page summarizes ten core rules injured workers should understand, including filing deadlines, available benefits, medical treatment rights, settlement considerations, and common issues that can affect workers’ compensation claims under the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Act. 10…
Illinois workers’ compensation is a no-fault system that provides medical treatment and wage replacement benefits to employees injured on the job. Under the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Act, injured workers may be entitled to medical care, temporary disability payments, permanent disability benefits, and settlements—without proving employer fault. This 2025 Illinois workers’ compensation guide, written by experienced…
Carpal tunnel syndrome is one of the most frequently disputed workers’ compensation claims in Illinois — especially in Chicago’s manufacturing, trades, and warehouse industries. Even when your symptoms seem obviously work-related, insurers often argue that carpal tunnel is “degenerative,” “age-related,” or “not caused by your job.” But under the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Act, carpal tunnel…
Hand injuries are some of the most common — and most misunderstood — workers’ compensation claims in Illinois. Whether you suffered a TFCC tear, a radius fracture, a metacarpal break, carpal tunnel, De Quervain’s, or even a severe degloving injury, the truth is this: there is no “average” hand injury settlement in Illinois workers’ comp….
(Short answer: No—your boss cannot legally make you.) When you get hurt on the job in Illinois, you should be focused on getting medical care and healing—not burning through your hard-earned vacation days or worrying whether your employer will punish you for reporting the injury. Yet, one of the top questions injured workers ask us…
If your Illinois workers’ comp TTD check is late — even by a week — it can throw your whole budget off and make you worry that your benefits are in danger. This article walks you through how often workers’ comp checks should come in Illinois, the most common reasons payments are delayed, and the…
If your Illinois workers’ comp TTD checks suddenly stopped, you’re probably wondering, “Can they really do that?” and “How am I supposed to pay my bills now?” This guide explains the most common reasons workers’ comp stops paying, how to tell what’s really going on with your claim, and the exact steps you can take…
Short answer: The average workers’ comp settlement for a neck injury in Illinois varies widely. Mild neck strains that heal fully may resolve in the low five figures. Herniated disc cases with injections or surgery often land in the $50,000–$150,000+ range. Serious cervical injuries involving fusion surgery, permanent restrictions, loss of occupation, wage differential benefits,…
If you slipped on ice or snow in a work parking lot in Illinois, you’re likely wondering: Does workers’ comp cover slipping on ice in a parking lot? What if my employer doesn’t own the lot? Can I sue the property owner or snow removal company? Under the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Act (820 ILCS 305),…
In most Illinois work injury cases, you cannot sue your employer — but you may be able to sue a third party if someone other than your employer caused your injury. This means some injured workers can pursue both workers’ compensation benefits and a separate third-party personal injury lawsuit at the same time. This situation…
A tragic workplace violence incident recently occurred at a Chick-fil-A restaurant in Oswego, Illinois, where a 19-year-old man was charged with murder and multiple felonies after allegedly stabbing several people. According to reports, one delivery driver was killed and another maintenance worker was seriously injured while performing job-related duties at the restaurant.(Source: ABC7 Chicago) While…
A tragic workplace accident occurred in Wauconda, Illinois, when a 37-year-old man from North Chicago was crushed to death beneath a vehicle after it fell from an elevated lift at a local auto repair shop. According to ABC7, the fatal incident happened around 8:52 a.m. at 398 W. Liberty Street when a vehicle slipped off…
A tragic construction accident on Chicago’s West Side has once again highlighted the extreme dangers faced by electricians, laborers, and construction crews working near energized power lines. According to WGN News, a 33-year-old worker was killed and another was seriously injured after their lift came into contact with a live electrical line on February 25,…
How much is a knee injury worth in Illinois workers’ comp? There isn’t one “average” number that fits every case. A mild sprain that heals fully might settle in the low five figures, while meniscus or ligament tears with surgery often fall in the mid–five-figure to six-figure range. Severe knee injuries involving total knee replacement,…
