In the state of Illinois, the aftermath of a work injury can be overwhelming. While you are struggling to recover from your injury and make ends meet, workers’ compensation insurance companies will often find ways to delay processing your claim. They will often deny benefits that you need to cover medical bills and time lost at work. It is important that you retain a skilled worker’s comp attorney on your side.
At Bonifield & Rosenstengel, P.C., we have more than 35 years of legal experience securing financial support for clients with work-related injuries and disabilities. From our law firm in Belleville, Illinois, our workers’ compensation lawyers help workers injured in workplace accidents throughout central and southern Illinois, as well as the St. Louis, Missouri, area.
We represent a diverse range of clients affected by accidents in workplaces , including offices, industrial factories, construction sites and medical facilities. Our attorneys can help you file a claim for workers’ compensation benefits or resolve any issues that have risen with an ongoing claim. We have helped many injured people and their families secure the worker’s comp claims and compensation they need to return to their normal lives.
We have extensive experience handling all types of workplace accidents and injuries, including:
In addition, workers’ compensation insurance may attempt to deny your claim on a technicality or for lack of medical documentation. It is not uncommon for people to simply give up after a denied claim.
Our Belleville workers’ compensation lawyers will assist you in pursuing your rights after a claim is denied. With your health on the line, we are committed to helping you recover the workers’ compensation benefits you need to cover medical treatment and make the fullest recovery possible. We can also help you explore any other disability benefits available to you.
After a workplace accident, you probably have many questions about your medical treatment, finances and legal rights. If our FAQ does not answer your question, you can schedule a free initial consultation to speak with one of our work comp lawyers in Belleville. We will devote our time to helping you understand your rights so we can move forward with your case.
With a few exceptions, most injuries incurred on the job are compensable under Illinois workers’ compensation laws. So, things like slip and falls, hurt knee at work or scaffolding accidents in St. Louis would all apply. These include accidents occurring at on-site and off-site locations, as long as you were performing work activities related to your job.
Workers in Illinois can receive any of the following benefits:
No person’s circumstances are the same. Speak with one of our attorneys to see how these compensation options apply to your situation.
Here are a few actions you can take:
Once you gather all the appropriate documents, you can start the claim filing process with the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission.
Learn more about what to do after getting hurt on the job by checking out our blog: The Importance of reporting your work injury ASAP in Illinois.
While employers have a duty of care to provide workers’ comp to employees for on-the-job injuries, there are some instances where they can legally deny your claim. An employer in Illinois can typically deny your workers’ compensation claim if:
Employers can reject workers’ compensation claims for many reasons. However, there can be instances where an employer’s denial may not be legitimate. We can help establish the legitimacy of your employer’s denial.
Some attorneys insist you need them for a work injury claim. However, we know from experience this is not always the case. We may find you can easily resolve your claim by yourself. Or, we may advise you to wait and see how your claim develops. You can speak with one of our experienced attorneys at no cost to get a professional opinion.
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.
For experienced help with the confusing workers’ compensation process, contact us for a free initial consultation at our law office in St. Clair County. You may call 1-618-277-7740 to speak with a member of our law firm and start protecting your rights.