Most highways in Illinois seem to be under construction, no matter what time of year it is. Drivers passing through these construction zones must follow certain rules, and the construction crew must do the same. When highway construction accidents happen, they’re often devastating.   Construction jobs are one of the most dangerous jobs in the country.…

Getting injured on the job is a worrying and uncertain time for many working men and women.  The Illinois Workers’ Compensation Act is designed to protect injured workers when they’ve been hurt on the job and need medical treatment. Based on my 28 years of experience in handling these claims, I’ve narrowed down the top…

After a work injury, it can be frustrating not knowing what comes next after filing a worker’s compensation claim. Medical bills start piling up, and you don’t know if you’re going to receive the benefits you were promised. What should you do next? For over 30 years as a workers’ compensation lawyer, I have been…

Let’s say you break your arm at work in Illinois. You have a great relationship with your employer, and you don’t want to complicate your relationship. You question whether to file a claim with the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission (IWCC) in fear of being fired or retaliated against by your employer. What should you do?…

When you’re injured on the job, you’re entitled to various workers’ compensation benefits. These benefits help you pay the bills while you recover from an injury. One of these benefits is called Temporary Total Disability (TTD). In fact, the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Act states that an injured person who remains off work due to a…

Illinois has one of the highest asbestos-related death rates in the country. It has recently been reported that workers in the Caterpillar plants located in Illinois may have been exposed to asbestos. Since 1925, Caterpillar has become the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment. Caterpillar operates offices throughout the state of Illinois, including…

Effective November 23, 2020, the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission (IWCC) has canceled all in-person hearings through December 31, 2020. The IWCC will remain operational on an Emergency basis. What does this mean for my case? The IWCC has five total locations across the State of Illinois. Each location is capable of holding in-person hearings on…

On September 24, 2020, the Illinois Supreme Court issued a decision that provides relief for working families in the State of Illinois, whose loved ones or sole-providers have been injured on the job and have been denied benefits. In the last few years, there has been a line of cases issued by the Illinois Workers…

If you’re injured on the job and notify your employer within 45 days, you may be entitled to the following benefits such as medical treatment, TTD, vocational training, and more under the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Act. Keep reading to learn more about these benefits. 4 Types of Workers’ Comp Benefits You May Be Eligible For…

Generally, if you’re injured on the job, you must file a claim for benefits under the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Act within three years of the date of the injury (or within two years of the last payment of benefits, whichever is later).  For instance, if you are injured today, you will have until three years…