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If you’re injured on the job, you expect your employer’s insurance company to do the right thing—cover your medical care, pay your lost wages and help you get back on your feet. Unfortunately, that’s not always how it works. While the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Act is designed to protect injured workers, insurance companies are in the business of saving money. And sometimes, that means using tactics that can put your benefits at risk if you’re not careful.
For many veterans, applying for VA disability compensation is the first step toward receiving compensation benefits. When a veteran suffers from a medical disability resulting from their sacrifice in service to this country, they deserve to be compensated. But, the process can feel confusing, paperwork-heavy and frustrating—especially if you’re already dealing with medical or mental health challenges. Understanding how VA compensation claims work can help you avoid common mistakes and set your claim up for success.
Applying for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) can feel overwhelming, especially when benefits are denied after months of waiting. Unfortunately, denials are far more common than most people realize. In fact, SSDI claims are denied at the initial stage approximately two-thirds of the time in Illinois.
Does your job require you to travel between one or more locations to perform your work? For example, you are a school nurse who must travel to four separate schools throughout the week to provide care to students. Or, you are a construction worker who has to drive from your home to a different job site each day. Another example would be an HVAC technician or plumber who must visit five different homes in a single day to perform repairs. If you're injured while traveling for your job, are you entitled to workers’ compensation benefits? Let's get into it.
Slip-and-fall accidents are among the most common workplace injuries in Illinois. While some falls result in minor injuries, others can leave workers with lasting physical limitations that qualify for Permanent Partial Disability (PPD) benefits under the Illinois Workers' Compensation Act.
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As we celebrate our 25th anniversary, we reflect with gratitude on the people, cases and accomplishments that have shaped Black & Jones over the years.
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