Workers' Comp
Workers’ Comp
Workers' Comp
Understanding Workers’ Compensation: Lost Wage Replacement and Additional Benefits
Workers’ compensation provides financial assistance to employees injured or ill due to their job. In addition to covering medical care, workers’ compensation replaces a portion of lost wages and offers other benefits. Types of Lost Wage Replacement and Additional Benefits
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Personal Injury, Workers' Comp
Why Do I Need a Workers’ Compensation Lawyer?
If you’ve been injured at work, workers’ compensation benefits pay you for your necessary medical expenses and to replace a portion of your lost income. While hiring an attorney is not required to secure your benefits, our attorneys can work
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Personal Injury, Workers' Comp
Can I Be Fired While Out On Workers’ Compensation?
Yes, you can be fired for legitimate reasons while out with an injury collecting workers’ compensation; however, you cannot be fired just for filing the claim. You could be fired for things like insubordination or violation of company rules. But
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Auto Accidents, Workers' Comp
Can I Sue the Other Driver if I was Driving for Work?
Yes, you are still eligible to pursue a claim against the at-fault driver who caused the crash, even if you were driving as part of your job duties. Under certain circumstances, you can also file a workers’ compensation claim for
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Workers' Comp
Can I File a Personal Injury Claim for a Work Injury?
In Illinois – and in most other states – you cannot generally file a personal injury claim for an injury suffered on the job. You can, however, file a workers’ compensation claim. Most employers in our state are required to
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Workers' Comp
Light Duty Status after a Work Injury
After a work-related injury, you may find that you cannot perform your full job duties. Your doctor may inform you that light-duty work is all you are physically capable of. In such a scenario, your employer has certain rights and
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Workers' Comp
What Are My Rights As An Injured Worker?
If you suffer a job-related injury, you have certain rights under the Workers’ Compensation Act. Please watch our video to learn more about what those rights are. The experienced workers’ compensation attorneys at Sklare Law Group are extensively familiar with
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Workers' Comp
Employer Requirements Under the Workers’ Compensation Act
When you are injured as a result of your job duties, you turn to your workers’ compensation benefits for medical care and replacement of lost wages. To ensure you receive the maximum benefits you are due, please call Sklare Law
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Workers' Comp
What Do I Have to Pay a Workers’ Compensation Lawyer?
Each state sets its own rules about what you pay a workers’ comp lawyer, since this type of injury insurance is managed by the state. In Illinois, the lawyer’s payment is 20 percent of the final settlement. So if $10,000
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