Workers' Comp, Traveling Employee
In a significant legal victory, Black & Jones Attorneys at Law won an unprecedented award for our client in a workers' compensation case against his employer. The case—decided by the Illinois Appellate Court, Fourth District, Workers’ Compensation Commission Division—revolved around whether our client was to be classified as a traveling employee, and therefore, entitled to benefits following a motor vehicle accident on his way to a job site that left him permanently and totally disabled.
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Workers' Comp
Losing your job is never easy. The financial and emotional toll can be devastating. When a company lays off employees or closes, injured workers receiving workers’ compensation face a wide variety of challenges. That’s why understanding your rights, and the benefits you are entitled to, is critical.
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Workers' Comp
Working in extreme heat or with significant light exposure can take a toll on your health. Whether you’re working outdoors for long periods of time in the sun or staring into bright lights as part of your employment, illnesses or injuries related to heat or light exposure can seriously affect your well-being.
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Workers' Comp
Workers' compensation claims can sometimes be complex. Witnesses can help. They play a crucial role in strengthening a workers’ comp claim. They can help establish credibility and validate a claim by providing evidence and testimony.
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Workers' Comp
Suffering an injury on the job is devastating enough without having to worry about the costs related to medical care. In Illinois, workers’ compensation covers medical expenses. If you’re injured on the job and require immediate medical attention—including emergency room care—those expenses are usually covered by your employer’s workers’ compensation insurance.
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Workers' Comp
When you're injured on the job, you should be getting the care you need and receiving the compensation you deserve. As top workers’ compensation lawyers in Northern Illinois, our team is here to help. Under the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Act, an injured worker is entitled to compensation for medical costs as well as wages lost while they are unable to work.
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