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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.
Workers’ compensation insurance is a type of liability insurance with which the employer assumes liability for their employees’ work-related injuries. It covers the expenses incurred for a worker to heal and return to work, including doctor’s visits, medications, physical therapy, missed wages and more.
A workplace injury that keeps you from returning to work can make it difficult to earn a living wage and keep food on the table. If you were seriously injured at work, you may be considering applying for government benefits such as Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), previously known as Food Stamps.
A Social Security Disability (SSD) hearing is your opportunity to make an appeal if you’ve been denied benefits. Denials upon the first application and reconsideration are not uncommon. SSD hearings are a chance to challenge those earlier decisions and prove to an administrative law judge that your disability prevents you from earning a living wage.
If you’ve been injured at work, this is likely one of your first questions. While it’s a common one, the answer depends on many factors unique to your case. Workers’ compensation benefits are designed to provide financial support for injured employees, but determining the value of a case can be complex. Let’s break down the key factors that influence your settlement and help you better understand what to expect.
Navigating the world of disability benefits can be overwhelming, especially when faced with two programs that seem similar but operate under entirely different rules. Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) are both administered by the Social Security Administration (SSA), but they are designed to support distinct groups of individuals. Understanding their differences is crucial to determining which program is right for your situation.
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