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    Workers’ Comp Lawyer in Chicago

    If you have been hurt performing the duties of your job in the Chicago area, you may …

    • Be unable to work
    • Find yourself overwhelmed with workers’ compensation forms
    • Be unable to make ends meet because your benefits have stopped.

    No matter what your situation is, reach out to GWC Injury Lawyers. For over forty years, we’ve aggressively defended the rights of hardworking Chicago residents injured on the job. We also help them navigate the complicated workers’ compensation claims process.

    Our Chicago workers’ compensation attorneys are the preferred representatives for many unions and trade organizations throughout the Chicago area. We always work as efficiently as possible to obtain MAXIMUM compensation for every case we handle.

    What Should You Do If You Get Hurt on the Job?

    What Injuries Does Illinois Workers’ Comp Cover?

    Common injuries covered by workers’ comp include:

    • Bruises
    • Fractures
    • Sprains
    • Lacerations
    • Concussions
    • Chemical and electrical burns
    • Spinal cord injuries
    • Traumatic brain injuries
    • Injuries that require amputation

    What Industries Are Most Dangerous for Workers?

    The industries with the greatest percentage of employee injuries include:

    • Transportation
    • Warehousing
    • Agriculture
    • Construction

    However, many injuries, like repetitive stress injuries and toxic chemical exposure, occur in office settings. Illinois worker’s compensation laws will typically cover these conditions as well.

    When employees sustain fatal injuries, our wrongful death lawyers can help their families acquire financial compensation.

    What Kinds of Workers’ Compensation Benefits Can I Receive?

    Injured Chicago workers who qualify for workers’ compensation benefits might be eligible to receive:

    • Temporary Total Disability (TTD) – to compensate you for lost wages while unable to work and in treatment
    • Permanent Partial Disability (PPD) – to compensate you for the permanent nature of your injury or injuries
    • Vocational Rehabilitation and Maintenance Benefits – in the event that your work-related injury prevents you from returning to your formal occupation
    • Medical Benefits
    • Death Benefits

    Workers’ compensation benefits will generally cover two-thirds of an employee’s pre-injury average weekly wages while they are off work and in treatment or on light duty restrictions that their employer cannot accommodate, payment of reasonable/related medical bills, and compensation for the permanent nature of their injuries (typically after medical treatment has been completed). Injured workers may also be entitled to other types of workers’ compensation benefits under the law, depending on the circumstances of their case.

    For employees who are able to return to full duty at the conclusion of their medical treatment, injured workers are typically entitled to a Permanent Partial Disability settlement or a trial award – these benefits help ensure that they are properly compensated for the injury or injuries that they sustained at work.

    For employees who are unable to perform their job duties at the conclusion of their medical treatment, vocational rehabilitation, wage differential benefits or permanent total disability benefits can be obtained to help compensate those who are unable to earn the same amount of money they earned pre-injury or those who are unable to work ever again. If you need help reviewing your workers’  compensation claim, our team of Chicago workers’ compensation lawyers and legal professionals are available and ready to explain your options.

    Chicago Workers’ Comp FAQ

    How Do Workers’ Compensation Lawyers Get Paid?

    At GWC, our workers’ comp lawyers only get paid if they win your case.

    Every case is different and the amount of compensation you may be entitled to is based on the unique circumstances of your case, including how much money you made before the injury, what kind of injury or injuries you sustained, what kind of treatment you needed and how well you recovered from your injuries.

    An Independent Medical Examination (IME) is a means by which your employer and/or its insurer may try to evaluate your treatment for a work injury. It can have a significant impact on your workers’ compensation claim.

    While there is no set timeframe for when you might get an IME report back, your attorney might be able to speed up the process by sending a subpoena to the doctor.

    Once you qualify for TTD benefits, a check must be issued within 14 days of the date you became eligible.

    Utilization review (UR) is a process that assesses the appropriateness, necessity, and efficiency of healthcare services provided to patients.

    If your workers’ compensation checks are not arriving on time, or even not arriving at all, your attorney will assist you by filing a petition for penalties and fees.

    Illinois law allows you to notify a boss or supervisor within 45 days of your work injury. However, you should report it as close to the date of injury as possible.

    It is illegal for employers to terminate employees for filing workers’ compensation claims.

    This varies from case to case. It can be for the rest of a claimant’s life, or for a limited period of time.

    You are typically eligible for workers’ compensation benefits if you have sustained an injury or illness arising out of and in the course and scope of your employment.

    In most cases, workers are unable to sue their employers for negligence.

    The answer to this question depends on many factors, the most important being whether or not the cause of death was related to your work injuries.

    The Illinois workers’ compensation system will not compensate you for pain and suffering.

    You are eligible for workers’ comp benefits even when working from home.

    A wage differential is a benefit in Illinois workers' compensation. It pays part of the difference between a worker's wages before and after an injury.

    With some minor exceptions, you do not have to prove somebody else is at fault because of the no-fault nature of workers’ compensation in Illinois.

    Under the Illinois Workers' Compensation Act, you can choose your own doctor. The act says you can select up to two doctors to treat your work injuries.

    If your employer maintains a Preferred Provider list, you are required to select a medical provider from that list as your first choice. If you do not, you forfeit that first choice. This means you will be entitled to only one doctor of your choosing.

    Never sign a release from a workers’ compensation insurer without consulting your attorney first because you may be at risk of “releasing” too much.

    A positive drug test following a work injury will likely hurt your chances of receiving workers’ compensation benefits. However, you can still make a successful claim.

    Either your employer directly or your employer’s workers’ compensation insurance company will pay for your benefits.

    In Illinois, you must report a work-related injury to your employer within 45 days of the accident or illness.

    Hire a workers’ compensation attorney to maximize your chances of securing fair compensation. A capable workers’ compensation lawyer will:

    • Gather the evidence necessary to strengthen your case
    • Respond to any obstacles or challenges that may arise
    • Fiercely advocate on your behalf in all negotiations and proceedings

    Contact Our Workers’ Compensation Law Firm in Chicago

    Remember, it is not in your employer’s financial interest to provide you with comprehensive advice about your rights under Illinois workers’ compensation law. It’s also not in your employer’s interest to guarantee that you obtain all of the applicable workers’ compensation benefits that you are owed.  

    For this reason, it is important that you consider retaining experienced legal counsel to fight for you, such as the dedicated workers’ compensation attorneys at GWC Injury Lawyers. With more than $2.5 billion recovered in verdicts and settlements, GWC is one of Illinois’ leading Workers’ Compensation and Personal Injury law firms. 

    Contact GWC today to schedule a free, no-obligation consultation with a workers’ compensation lawyer. You may call our office at (312) 999-9999 or click here to chat with a representative at any time.

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    Working with Mr. Elliott was a Breeze. not only was he concise and honest, he was also very knowledgeable and explained everything Very easy.

    Also i might add, his supporting staff Amy and Crystal make sending and receiving documents so good and hassle free. I have worked with GWC in the past and will called them first every time too. One last thing, i have Had success referring GWC to my Coworker's and friends and also Family too.and I always will !Thank You GWC .

    Harris Elliott of GWC Represented me in a Workman's compensation case. Not only was he very diligent, he was also very patient.

    And took the time to make sure I understood everything that was going on and every procedure. Harris answered all emails, calls, and texts quickly and professionally. His assistant, Daisy was also very professional and when Harris was away from the office she did just as well as he did. She's the best!! If I every get hurt again, He will be the first person I call!!

    Lou Cairo and GWC were the best to me and got me the maximum amount of compensation for my accident. Kate Kirwan Searls was my attorney and I could not have asked for better representation.

    Kate killed it and got me what I deserved and then some. She was prompt, detailed, and excellent at communicating with me throughout the whole process. I will only be using GWC for any future cases, as well as only recommending them to any friends and family. If you want your case handled right, contact GWC!

    The whole team at GWC was amazing. Harris took on my case and answered all emails, calls, and texts quickly and professionally.

    Everyone who I came into contact at the firm was also great. If I ever get injured again they will be the first people that I call.

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    It's Your Case You Deserve Justice

    If you or a loved one has been wrongfully injured, follow in the footsteps of our thousands of satisfied clients and turn to the dedicated attorneys at GWC Injury Lawyers. At GWC, we have the experience, the determination, and the well-earned reputation of success necessary to get you and your family the compensation you deserve so that you can start getting your lives back on track.

    To schedule a no-cost, no-obligation case evaluation with one of our knowledgeable personal injury lawyers, you may call our office at (312) 999-9999 or click here to chat with a representative at any time. At GWC, justice starts today.

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    Chicago, IL 60601
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