Lawyers for Injured Workers in Illinois
If you have been injured at work in Illinois, you are entitled to workers' compensation. If your employer resists giving you the full compensation you deserve, an experienced lawyer may be able to help you get a fair result.
At Noonan, Perillo, Polenzani & Marks, Ltd., based in Lake County and serving clients statewide, our attorneys know how to fully assert your rights in a workers' compensation claim. We can also investigate whether you have a valid personal injury claim against someone other than your employer.
Contact us to schedule a free consultation with one of our knowledgeable lawyers. We handle workers' compensation cases on a contingency fee basis, meaning you will pay us nothing unless and until you are compensated for your injuries.
Understanding Your Rights Under Workers' Comp Law
Workers' compensation — also known as workers' comp — is governed by a distinct set of laws. There are many injuries that can occur in the workplace. Illinois law requires employers to compensate any employee injured at work in the following ways:
- Payment of all medical expenses for treatment related to the injury
- Lost wages for any time the employee is unable to work, also known as temporary total disability (TTD)
- Compensation for any long-term effects of the injury
Many employers do not inform their employees that they are entitled to payment for the long-term or permanent effects of their injuries.
Under the workers' compensation system, it does not matter whether you or anyone else was at fault for your injuries. If you were injured at work or while performing work duties, you are covered. Your employer may require an independent medical examination (IME), but you are entitled to be treated by your own doctors.
Intervening on Your Behalf at Any Stage
The earlier in the workers' compensation process that you contact a lawyer, the better. If you contact us right after your injury, we can make sure your initial request for benefits is handled properly.
Often, people contact us after having trouble with their employers' workers' compensation insurance company. Common problems include refusal to pay medical bills and cutoff of temporary total disability payments due to disagreements about your ability to return to work.
To meet with an experienced workers' compensation attorney to discuss any concerns or problems you have with the process, contact us today.
