If you have an injury related to the kind of work you do, you may qualify for workers’ compensation benefits. Based on a schedule of calculations, you may also be able to receive a permanency award along with temporary benefits. What is this and how does it work?...
Workers’ Compensation
What do you know about returning to work after an injury?
After a workplace accident, you took time off to recover. Your doctor cleared you to return to work, and you want to make sure you do everything right. The Society for Human Resources Management breaks down the process for returning to work after a workplace injury....
Dog bite injuries may qualify for workers’ compensation
When employees experience a canine bite or attack while performing their job duties, the injury may qualify for workers' compensation benefits. Illinois law requires employers to carry workers' comp insurance, which does not require proof that the employee never...
How does workers’ comp provide vocational rehabilitation?
The severity of a workplace injury can vary. Sometimes treatment and a recovery period are enough to help someone return to work. But you might wonder what could happen if your injury is severe enough that you cannot go back to your old job. This is where vocational...
What kind of workers’ compensation benefits will you receive?
After you incur an injury on the job, you may receive workers' compensation benefits while you recover. There are different kinds of benefits and the kind you receive usually depends on your situation. According to the Illinois Workers' Compensation Commission,...
Does the state control workers’ compensation?
Workers’ compensation is a confusing process because it involves many parties. You make a claim when you suffer a work injury to your employer. The employer’s insurance will pay your claim. However, the state has oversight. So, in some aspects, the state does control...
Why do you need to tell your employer about your injury?
Getting hurt at work in Illinois may complicate your ability to work until you fully recover from your injuries. While it may seem sufficient enough to file a workers' compensation claim without saying much to your employer, consistent communication can actually...
What are the most dangerous occupations?
There is a greater inherent risk of serious and sometimes fatal injury in some professions than in others. The most dangerous jobs tend to be those that put workers in precarious physical positions, require them to work around heavy equipment or impose the greatest...
What to do with a denied workers’ compensation claim
Employees who receive injuries while on the job are legally able to file for workers’ compensation benefits. These benefits cover medical bills and lost wages as a result of the injuries. In order to receive these benefits, an employee must fill out a claim form;...
What are the most common forklift accidents?
Many people in Illinois are employed in warehouses, and this line of work often involves operating and working around forklifts. Whether you are an employer or a worker, all of your staff need to be informed about the proper operation and safety procedures around...