Knowing what questions are asked at a workers’ comp hearing can help injured workers in Chicago get prepared. When a workers’ compensation claim is denied, the injured worker can file an appeal. A judge or an arbitrator will schedule a workers’ comp hearing. The hearing gives the worker and his or her work injury lawyer
Knowing what not to say to a workers’ comp doctor can help ensure injured workers protect their right to compensation. When speaking with a workers’ compensation doctor, injured workers should avoid exaggerating or lying about their injuries and hiding details about prior injuries or how the current injury occurred. Also important is for the injured
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
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
Knowing what not to do while on workers’ comp helps prevent injured workers from losing their right to benefits. Failing to timely notify his or her employer of the workplace injury or to attend all required workers’ comp hearings can have a detrimental impact on the worker’s receipt of or claim for benefits. Opaque or
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
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