Attention Traveling Employees: Know Your Rights and Get the Help You Deserve
Are you a traveling employee who frequently commutes to various job sites? If so, it's crucial to understand your rights and the protections available to you under Illinois workers' compensation laws. Our law firm is leading the charge in advocacy for traveling employees just like you. We have knowledge and experience in representing traveling employees who have been injured while traveling to or from work. If you find yourself in such a situation, contact us immediately to ensure you receive the benefits you deserve.
Understanding Traveling Employee Status
A traveling employee is someone whose job requires them to travel away from their employer's premises to perform their duties. This includes trade workers, electricians, painters, construction workers, sales representatives, consultants and many other professionals. As a traveling employee, you are considered to be within the scope of your employment from the moment you leave home until you return. If you are injured, you are entitled to benefits so long as the conduct you are engaged in at the time of the accident—for example, driving your car on the highway—is reasonable and foreseeable.
Why This Matters
If you are injured in an accident while traveling to or from a job site, you may be entitled to workers' compensation benefits. These benefits can cover medical expenses, temporary total disability (TTD) payments and more. However, navigating the complexities of workers' compensation claims can be challenging, especially when dealing with the aftermath of an accident.
What to Do if You're Injured
Seek Medical Attention: Your health and safety are the top priority. Get the necessary medical treatment immediately.
Report the Accident: Notify your employer as soon as possible. Provide details about the accident and your injuries. You must notify your employer within 45 days, but the sooner the better.
Document Everything: Keep records of medical treatments, communications with your employer and any other relevant information.
Contact Black & Jones Attorneys at Law: As a leading Illinois advocate in workers' compensation law, we can guide you through the process, ensuring that your rights are protected and you receive the benefits to which you are entitled.
Why Choose Our Law Firm
Our firm has a proven track record of successfully representing traveling employees in workers' compensation cases. We are willing to fight the insurance company and go the distance to get you what you deserve. We understand the unique challenges faced by those who travel for work and are committed to providing personalized, compassionate and effective legal representation.
If you are a traveling employee and have been injured while traveling to or from work, don't navigate this complex situation alone. Contact Black & Jones Attorneys at Law immediately to ensure you receive the benefits you deserve. We are here to support you every step of the way.