Workers' Compensation
Belleville Workers' Compensation Lawyers
Most people fail to understand what they must do after a work-related injury. If you have been injured while working, you need to adhere to time-sensitive legal requirements or you could jeopardize your chances of obtaining compensation for these injuries. You should consult with an experienced lawyer as soon as possible to start the process.
The workers' compensation attorneys of Bonifield & Rosenstengel have more than 35 years of legal experience securing financial support for our injured clients through workers' compensation. From our office in Belleville, Illinois, we help injured workers throughout central and southern Illinois, as well as St. Louis, Missouri.
Filing for workers' compensation can be a confusing process. Protect your chances of recovery. Contact our Belleville workers' compensation attorneys today to schedule a free initial consultation.
Help With All Work-Related Injuries
We have extensive experience handling all types of workplace accidents and injuries, including:
Whether your accident resulted in neck and back injuries or arm, wrist and hand injuries, our attorneys understand the restrictions an accident can place on your future career prospects.
Disability and Workers' Compensation
In addition to medical benefits, worker's compensation includes several different types of disability benefits an injured worker may pursue if he or she cannot return to work or is disabled, including:
- Temporary total or temporary partial wage loss benefits: You may be eligible for weekly compensation until you can return to work.
- Permanent total or permanent partial disability benefits: These benefits are available to employees who are injured while on the job and have a permanent partial disability and to workers whose disability prevents them from returning to gainful employment.
- Wage differential benefits: If your work injury causes you to earn less money than before, you may be entitled to receive up to two-thirds of the difference between your current income and the income you would have earned had you remained employed in the job you had at the time of the accident.
- Vocational rehabilitation: If you are unable to return to suitable work, you may be entitled to professional vocational rehabilitation services. These services can include help finding a job, education or training designed to return you to work at a wage as close as possible to your wage at the time of the injury.
In some instances, you may also be able to obtain Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits. However, workers' compensation can dramatically affect the amount of SSDI benefits you receive. We understand the relationship between these two benefits and we will help you maximize the benefits you receive.
When Employers Try to Cause Problems
Sometimes, your employer may try to intimidate you into not filing a workers' comp claim, or your employer may try to force you to return to work before you are physically ready. We can put employers on notice and let them know they are financially and legally liable for retaliatory acts directed towards employees who are exercising their legal rights.
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