Chicago nurses who are attacked by patients at work are covered by Illinois workers’ compensation law. Despite new hospital safety laws, patient violence continues to injure nurses across Chicago emergency departments and inpatient units. When a nurse is assaulted on the job, workers’ compensation may provide medical treatment, wage replacement, permanent disability benefits, and—in severe…
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…
By Matthew C. Jones, Illinois Workers’ Compensation Lawyer McHargue & Jones, LLC Updated April 2026 Quick answer: If you were hurt at work in Illinois, you may be entitled to medical treatment, wage-loss benefits, and a settlement. You should report the injury quickly, get medical care, follow your restrictions, understand your deadlines, and be careful…
By Illinois Workers’ Compensation Attorney, Matthew C. Jones Last updated August 13, 2026 Quick answer: Illinois workers’ compensation may provide medical treatment, wage-replacement benefits, compensation for permanent disability, and death benefits for qualifying survivors when an injury arises out of and occurs in the course of employment. In 2026, Illinois also added new rules for…
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…
Updated September 19, 2026 · By Matthew C. Jones, Illinois Workers’ Compensation Attorney Quick answer: A stopped workers’ comp check does not necessarily mean you lost your case or have to return to work. In Illinois, TTD benefits are usually at issue when the insurance company says you are released to work, says light duty…
Short answer: Neck injury workers’ comp settlements in Illinois vary widely. Mild neck strains that fully heal 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, or permanent total disability…
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,…
