If you get hurt at work, our Chicagoland workers’ compensation lawyers are here for you. It is crucial that you receive the worker’s compensation benefits you deserve if a workplace injury occurs. We will help you assert rights you may not know you had, protect your job, ensure that you receive proper medical care, and maximize your settlement. The following types of work injuries are all covered by Illinois Workers’ Compensation:
- Spinal cord injuries
- Traumatic brain injuries
- Concussions
- Fractures
- Sprains
- Amputations
- Bruises
- Chemical & electrical burns
- Lacerations
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What Workers Like You Are Entitled To
State laws govern the distribution of workers’ compensation benefits. According to the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Act, injured workers are entitled to:
- Medical expenses – 100% of all medical expenses are covered. No deductible or co-insurance payment is necessary.
- Choice of Doctors – You may choose two doctors for your treatment. You are also entitled to treatment from doctors to whom you are referred.
- Partial Permanent Disability (PPD) – Also referred to as a lump sum settlement, this benefit is meant to compensate you for your injuries if you suffer from partial loss of the use of a body part. The amount of these benefits is determined by what body part is permanently impaired and how that will affect your life.
- Permanent Total Disability (PTD) – If your injury leaves you unable to do any kind of work or you lose two of the same body parts (e.g., both hands), you are entitled to benefits for life. PTD benefits are determined based on two-thirds of your average gross weekly wage.
- Temporary Total Disability (TTD) – If you need to be off work to heal from your injuries, you are entitled to a weekly lost wage benefit. This amount is based on two-thirds of your average gross weekly wage.
- Wage Loss Differential – If your injury prevents you from doing your job and forces you to take a lower-paying job, you may be entitled to a benefit equal to two-thirds of the difference between the average gross weekly wages of each job.
- Vocational Retraining – If your injury prevents you from being able to return to your job, you may be entitled to compensation for retraining in another occupation.
- Survivor benefits – If a worker is killed on the job, his or her dependent heirs are entitled to workers’ compensation benefits.
HSPRD will provide you with sound, practical, and experienced advice so that you can review all possible options. In addition, we can ensure that you will be provided with the proper medical attention you deserve, along with the personal guidance, assistance, and service you deserve.
We are available 24/7 and can be reached at (312) 239-7700. Call the workers’ compensation lawyers at HSPRD so that you get the claim you deserve.
What Our Workers’ Compensation Attorneys Can Do For You
- Ensure proper medical care: Ensure that you receive the proper medical attention that you deserve.
- Offer advice: Offer sound, practical, and experienced advice to allow clients to review available options.
- Personal attention: Provide personal guidance, assistance, and service.
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