Heart attacks can occur anywhere and at any time – even on the job. While most injuries that happen while a person is on the job are covered by workers’ compensation, heart attack and resulting heart bypass surgery claims can be difficult to pursue. This presents the question: is a heart attack at work covered by
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
In Illinois, employees have a right to workers’ comp for undocumented immigrants if they suffer a disabling accident on the job. This right is not affected or abridged by immigration or citizenship status. A recent ruling by the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania confirms the universal right to benefits after a work-related injury. According to the U.S. Department
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
Permanent partial disability benefits are calculated by assessing the nature of an injury and the extent of a worker’s impairment caused by the injury. Permanent Partial Disability Benefits Workers’ compensation insurance covers employees for all job-related injuries and occupational illnesses or diseases. In Illinois, the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission assesses all workers’ compensation claims and
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