Can Construction Workers Get Workers’ Compensation?

Construction workers are constantly reminded that their line of work is dangerous. The Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) releases a list of workplace accidents each year, and construction accidents frequently are at the top of that list in frequency and severity. Posters throughout a construction site also warn of the many dangers there and…

Employer Lied About Your Work Accident? | Illinois Workers’ Comp Lawyers

Did your employer refuse to report your work injury, change the story, or pressure you to say it happened at home? In Illinois, you may still have a valid workers’ compensation case. This guide explains what to do next — and how the workers’ comp lawyers at McHargue & Jones can protect your benefits with…

Does Workers’ Compensation Cover Workplace Assaults?

Workers’ compensation benefits are meant to provide financial support to employees who are injured while carrying out regular or assigned duties. Interestingly, the details of how or why the injuries occur are not as narrow as you might expect. In fact, you can even file for workers’ compensation if your on-the-job injuries were inflicted by…

Can You Get Compensation in Your Workers’ Comp Claim for Your Pain & Suffering?

The Illinois Workers’ Compensation Act governs how the state handles workers’ compensation requirements and claims. Under this act, workers’ compensation is described as a method of providing employees with financial benefits to pay for necessary medical bills and sometimes provide a portion of their normal wages in case they get hurt while on-the-job. Unfortunately, this…