Illinois workers’ compensation covers workplace assaults and violent attacks when an employee is injured because of their job duties or work environment. Under the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Act, employees in Chicago and across Illinois who are assaulted by patients, inmates, students, customers, delivery recipients, or members of the public may be entitled to full benefits,…
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 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…
