If a worker is exposed to poison ivy or other poisonous plant while on the job and is unable to work as a result, he or she will generally be entitled to workers’ compensation for poison ivy. Workers’ compensation provides injured employees with benefits regardless of who was at fault for the accident, injury, or medical
Is a heart attack at work covered by workers’ comp insurance in Illinois? The answer isn’t always clear. While most on-the-job injuries are eligible for workers’ compensation benefits, proving that a heart attack is work-related can be challenging. With an aging workforce, this issue is becoming more common. According to OSHA, nearly 10,000 workers suffer
Workers’ compensation for neck and back injury claims are commonly pursued in the U.S. In fact, as we recently reported, a study out of the University of Sydney shows that low back pain is the leading cause of ergonomics-related worker disability, with low back pain from ergonomic exposure responsible for an estimated 21.7 million disability-adjusted life years, or
Surviving family members may have a right to pursue workers’ compensation death benefits after a fatal accident. A recent Oregon case brings up an issue that may concern Illinois workers. The case, Sather v. SAIF, involves a man who died while in the process of pursuing a workers’ compensation claim. His death was unrelated to
Learn about retaliation in the workplace — what it is, when the law prohibits employers from retaliating, and what to do if you suspect retaliation. Most people know that laws exist to protect employees from discrimination and harassment. However, many don’t know these laws also protect employees from retaliation. That means employers cannot punish employees
In Illinois, workers’ compensation insurance is mandatory. In other words, employers are required to carry workers’ compensation insurance for their employees. Under workers’ compensation insurance policies, compensation and medical benefits are provided to employees who are injured on the job, regardless of negligence or fault. These benefits cover the costs endured by injured workers after
In this guide, you will learn how to prepare for a workers’ comp hearing. Preparing in advance for a workers’ comp hearing can help ensure injured workers in Chicago come away with a fair settlement. A work injury lawyer often helps clients prepare by reviewing information in reports and records and how the injury occurred,
In this workers’ compensation settlement guide, you will learn about Illinois workers’ comp settlements and whether you should accept a given offer. If you’re in the process of making an Illinois workers’ compensation claim, you may have already received a settlement offer from your employer or your employer’s insurer. Choosing to accept a settlement offer,
In this article, you will learn about possible reasons for TDIU denial. What is TDIU Compensation? Total Disability Based on Individual Unemployability (TDIU) provides disability benefits to eligible veterans from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). Eligibility for TDIU is determined by evaluating the veteran’s medical condition to determine his or her degree of disability. The
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