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Whether you work in a labor job or in an office environment, accidents can occur anytime, anywhere. Workers’ compensation protections were designed precisely for these reasons. In Illinois employees must provide workers’ compensation insurance in case of onsite accidents. If you’ve suffered from such an accident, let us help you collect the compensation you deserve.
Workers’ compensation is the insurance policy that pays out for various protections in the event of personal injury or sickness from your work environment or responsibilities. This policy covers any financial liability you sustained during your recovery, such as medical bills, lost income, and rehabilitation. Illinois compensation claims may also pay for training in another field if you are unable to return to your previous occupation.
These insurance policies are designed to make employees whole again after they’ve been injured on the job. Thus, workers are only eligible for coverage if their injury or illness occurs while they’re working. The injury must also interfere with the worker’s ability to perform their job to qualify for compensation.
Filing a workers’ compensation claim might seem intimidating. But with an experienced attorney in your corner, you have nothing to worry about. So if you get injured on the job, your first priority should always be to seek medical treatment. Immediately after an injury, your health should be your only concern.
Once you’ve sought treatment, you’ll want to be sure to inform your employer. In most cases, your employer will be aware of the injury as soon as it happens. But even if your boss saw the injury take place, you’ll likely need to fill out some internal paperwork to describe the accident. You’ll also be asked to provide the medical records you received when seeking treatment for the accident.
Before submitting the official incident report, reach out to us so we can review your case and prevent you from making any mistakes that could impact your compensation. Seemingly unimportant details can make a world of difference. So it helps to have someone with experience with workers’ comp claims to guide you through the process.
After officially notifying your employer of the accident, they’ll inform their insurance company, which will ultimately decide the fate or your claim. Simply having a lawyer to represent you should prevent your employer or the insurance company from trying to deny coverage for legitimate claims. But if your claim is denied, we’ll appeal the decision to fight for your rights.
If your claim is approved, it will detail the compensation to which you’re entitled and provide information about when to expect it. And like denied claims, if you feel that the offered compensation is insufficient, we can appeal the decision on your behalf to help make you whole after your injury.
Our workers’ compensation attorneys in Minooka, IL can guide you through the process of filing a claim. From filing paperwork to educating you about your rights, we make sure that neither your employer nor their insurance company takes advantage of you.
Without legal representation, employers and insurance companies may try to offer lesser settlements or deny coverage altogether. By securing legal help, these counterparties will get the message that you plan to stand up for your rights. Thus, you’ll be more likely to secure your compensation in a timely manner.
And if your employer attempts to deny coverage or responsibility, we’ll be there to help you hold them accountable. Employers in Illinois are required to maintain workers compensation coverage. And if you get hurt while performing your job, you should be eligible to make a claim. So if your company tries to deny you coverage, you should immediately contact a workers compensation attorney (if you haven’t done so already).
Here at the law firm of Block, Klukas, Manzella, and Shell, we provide legal counsel for anyone entitled to Illinois workers’ compensation benefits. If you’ve been injured on the job in Minooka, IL, reach out to our workers’ compensation attorneys for help securing proper compensation.
Call us at 815-726-9999 or fill out our online submission form for a free consultation. We’ll help you with your legal issues and fight for the justice you deserve.
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