There are few things worse than suffering a serious injury on the job. If this happens, you will face a variety of challenges in the near future.
Should I consult a lawyer before I speak with insurance?
If you've worked at your factory job very long at all, you know that injuries are likely to happen sooner or later. Even when you take proper precautions, mistakes get made.
5 workers' compensation facts for factory workers
You work hard at the factory every single day to provide your wife and young children with the things they need and some of the things they want. Living paycheck-to-paycheck isn't easy but it is the reality of life right now. Suddenly, you get hurt at work. You were being as safe as you could, but the accident happened anyway. Where do you go from here? You can file for workers' compensation and knowing these points can help you determine what is likely to happen.
Reasons for and how to address a workers' compensation denial
Were you injured on the job? Do you have reason to believe that you qualify for workers' compensation benefits?
So you've been hurt at work. Now what?
Any injury can be debilitating, but a work-related injury can change the course of your life. If you have not had been through the Illinois' workers' compensation process before - and even if you have - getting the compensation you deserve can be a complicated undertaking if you try to do it on your own.
Beware if your boss calls you an independent contractor
Are you a seasonal employee in Illinois? Does your boss refer to you as an independent contractor or pay you cash under the table?
Study looks into workers' compensation costs in Illinois
Working for a living can be tough. Professionals in any field can face injuries. Those who are injured on the job are generally entitled to compensation to help cover the costs associated with the injury. These costs can vary, but often include medical bills, prescriptions, physical therapy and other rehabilitative costs as well as lost wages. Compensation to cover these costs is generally available through the workers' compensation system.
Illinois man may explore workers' compensation options
Being injured on the job can cause serious setbacks for anyone. In addition to pain and recovery hardships, an injured worker could face financial difficulties due to medical bills and lost wages because of time away from work. Such difficulties could make a tough situation seem even worse, but luckily, injured parties may be able to qualify for workers' compensation.
Workers' compensation may help Illinois family after miner death
It was recently reported that a serious accident in Illinois took place earlier this month and resulted in the death of a coal miner. The individual was on the job when the incident took place, and as a result of his death, his family could potentially be entitled to workers' compensation benefits. Exploring additional information on such benefits could prove valuable.
Violations may mean injuries, workers' compensation in Illinois
Workplace hazards are serious issues that many individuals hope to avoid. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration, or OSHA, works to ensure that proper precautions are taken to ensure the safety of workers and to investigate incidents in which a worker may have been injured or killed. When such accidents take place, it is possible that the injured worker or the family of a deceased employee could be entitled to workers' compensation.
