How can a lawyer help me if I need treatment but cannot afford to miss more work?
We hear some version of this every week at our Belleville office: “I know I need to see a doctor, but I can’t afford to miss any more shifts.” It’s one of the most common and genuinely painful situations injured workers face in St. Clair County and across southern Illinois. The injury is real. The […]
What if I was hurt while doing a task that is not normally part of my job?
Workers get hurt in unexpected ways every day in Illinois, and one of the most common questions we hear at Bonifield & Rosenstengel goes something like this: “I was doing something my boss asked me to do, but it’s not really part of my job. Does that still count?” It’s a fair question, and the […]
How can a lawyer help me if I am being rushed back to work before I feel ready?
Recovering from a workplace injury is hard enough without your employer or their insurance company breathing down your neck about when you’re coming back. We see this situation regularly at Bonifield & Rosenstengel, P.C., and it never gets less frustrating to watch. An injured worker in Belleville, working a physically demanding job near Scott Air […]
Can you have more than one injury claim after a construction accident?
Construction accidents in the Belleville area and across St. Clair County are rarely simple. A worker gets hurt on a job site along Route 159 or near the industrial corridors off I-64, and the first question everyone asks is: “Do I file for workers’ comp?” That’s a reasonable starting point. But it’s often not the […]
Can a Construction Worker Have Both a Workers’ Comp Claim and a Personal Injury Case?
Construction work in the Metro East area is physically demanding and genuinely dangerous. Whether you are framing a building off Illinois Route 159, doing concrete work near a job site on I-64, or running electrical on a commercial project in Belleville or O’Fallon, the risks are real every single day. When something goes wrong and […]
How long do most workers’ comp settlements take?
Workers’ compensation settlements rarely follow predictable timelines. Most injured workers expect their cases to resolve quickly, but the reality involves multiple variables that can extend negotiations for months or even years. Understanding the settlement process becomes crucial when you’re dealing with medical bills and lost wages. Our workers’ compensation attorneys at Bonifield & Rosenstengel, P.C. […]
Who Covers Medical Bills After a Construction Site Injury?
A construction site injury can leave you dealing with pain, missed work, and a pile of medical bills all at once. For many injured workers, one of the first questions is simple: who is actually supposed to pay for treatment after a serious accident on the job? In many cases, the answer starts with workers’ […]
Can You Still File a Claim if You Didn’t Go to the Hospital Right Away After a Construction Accident?
Construction workers in Belleville and across Southern Illinois often face a tough choice after getting hurt on the job. You may think the pain will pass, worry about missing work, or assume the injury is not serious enough to justify a doctor visit. Later, when symptoms get worse, you may wonder whether waiting to get […]
The Importance of Reporting Your Work Injury ASAP in Illinois
The Illinois Worker’s Compensation Act provides the necessary protection employees need when they get injured at work, but it has strict rules that workers must follow to get the benefits that they need. Among such restrictions is the amount of time you have to report an injury. Therefore, let’s look at why haste is of […]
More Than a Quarter of Working Adults Have Low Back Pain
Low back pain is a common and often debilitating issue that affects a significant percentage of working adults. It can have a profound impact on their daily lives, productivity and overall well-being. Understanding the factors that contribute to low back pain helps employers and employees take steps to mitigate this common problem. Low back pain […]