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,…
Repetitive trauma cases — especially involving lifting, squatting, kneeling, bending, twisting, or climbing — are some of the most highly disputed claims at the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission. They often turn into battles of medical causation, pitting your treating orthopedic surgeon or physical medicine doctor against the insurance company’s IME doctor. This article, written by…
Shoulder and rotator cuff injury settlements in Illinois workers’ compensation cases depend on the severity of the injury, whether surgery is required, permanent restrictions, and whether you can return to your old job. Most cases fall somewhere between the five- and six-figure range, but serious tears with surgery or career loss may settle much higher….
If you hurt your back at work in Illinois, you’ve probably already searched online trying to figure out what your case is worth. And if you’ve read the big-firm websites, you’ve noticed they all say the same thing: “Every case is different.” That’s technically true, but not very helpful when your back hurts, your paycheck…
If you suffered a hernia at work in Illinois, you’ve probably heard anything from “it’s worth nothing” to “you should get a big settlement.” The truth is in the middle: Many straightforward hernia claims settle in the $5,000–$25,000 range. When the hernia becomes complex, with multiple surgeries, a very weak abdominal wall, and permanent restrictions,…
If you were hurt on the job in Illinois, you’re probably asking the same question almost every injured worker asks: “What is my workers’ comp case worth in Illinois?” It’s a fair question. It’s also one that no honest lawyer can answer with a precise number right away. There is no secret workers’ comp “settlement…
When you’re hurt at work in Illinois, choosing the right workers’ compensation attorney can make or break your case. But what happens when the lawyer you picked stops calling you back, doesn’t explain what’s happening, or simply isn’t fighting for you? Here’s the truth: switching lawyers in an Illinois workers’ compensation case is fast, free,…
If you’ve been hurt on the job, you might be wondering two things at the same time: “Do I need a lawyer?” “Can I even afford one?” The short answer in Illinois is: yes, you can.Workers’ compensation attorneys in Illinois are paid on a contingency fee, which means you pay nothing up front and the…
UPS workers in Illinois—especially at major hubs like UPS CACH in Hodgkins, the Morgan Street Center in Chicago, and Bedford Park—face a high risk of serious work injuries. Package handlers, drivers, feeder drivers, and seasonal UPS workers are frequently injured by heavy lifting, fast-paced warehouse work, delivery crashes, slip-and-falls, and dog attacks. If you were…
If you’re wondering “how much does workers’ comp pay in Illinois?” the short answer is this: most wage-loss benefits are based on 66⅔% (two-thirds) of your Average Weekly Wage (AWW), subject to statewide minimums and maximums. Depending on your situation, you may receive Temporary Total Disability (TTD) when you’re completely off work, Temporary Partial Disability…
Being offered a workers’ compensation settlement can feel like the light at the end of a long tunnel. After weeks or months of doctor visits, paperwork, and uncertainty, the idea of finally getting a check is tempting. But before you sign, pause. Insurance companies often make low initial offers hoping you’ll accept less than you…
