Workers’ compensation claims take an average of twelve to eighteen months to settle, unless there are disputes or complicated legal issues. Injured workers can streamline their claims, avoiding time-consuming delays, by hiring an attorney to help navigate the process. People beginning the workers’ comp claim process may wonder, “how long does it take to get
Generally, workers’ compensation benefits are not considered income, and therefore are not subject to taxes. Workers’ compensation benefits do have to be reported on a 1040, but are subtracted from an injured worker’s total income. If an injured worker is receiving other types of disability or retirement benefits, they may face other tax or financial consequences.
Understanding how long employees have to file a workers’ comp claim in Illinois can help prevent injured workers from losing their right to compensation. There are two deadlines for filing workers’ compensation claims. One regards the reporting of the injury, while the other is the deadline for filing work-related injury claims. Illinois gives injured workers
A needlestick injury can have serious consequences for Chicago and greater Illinois healthcare workers. At Ankin Law, we understand these consequences and want to provide you with the information you need to know about what to do after a needlestick injury. What Is a Needlestick Injury? Needlestick injuries, also called sharps injuries, are a serious problem
Under Illinois law, injured workers are entitled to workers’ compensation benefits regardless of who was at fault for the accident, but it is important that they take certain steps to protect their legal rights. An experienced workers’ compensation attorney can help victims of workplace accidents obtain the full and fair recovery to which they are
Many injured workers do not know how to handle a workplace injury. A worker’s compensation attorney can help injured workers understand what they should do when they are hurt at work. Tips on How to Handle a Workplace Injury In the immediate aftermath of a workplace injury, workers may be shocked and traumatized, worrying about their
The most common workplace injuries are from overexertion, same-level slips, falls to another level, and workers who are struck by another object. According to the National Safety Council, in 2020, the most common workplace injury was from exposure to harmful substances and environments, due in large part to COVID-19. According to the Occupational Safety and
Under Illinois law, employers are required to carry workers’ compensation insurance. When an employer has no workers’ comp insurance, they may face criminal penalties along with civil liability. An estimated 90% of employers in the state carry the required coverage, which is meant to protect workers who are injured on the job. (Article continues below
Workplace Bullying Lawyers at Ankin Law Bullying is not just a problem in schools. It is also a threat to employees in many American workplaces. According to a recent study by the U.S. Workplace Bullying Institute, bullies on the job can cause serious health problems in their victims. In some cases, bullied employees are temporarily
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