Chicago Work Injury Lawyer
If you suffered a workplace injury, you may be entitled to both workers’ compensation benefits and personal injury damages. Depending on where your injury occurred and who caused your injury, you may need to file two separate claims. To find to what compensation you are entitled, call me at the Chicago, Illinois Law Offices of Ralph R. Hruby, Ltd. at 630.462.1400. I represent workers injured on the job in the cities of Naperville, Geneva, Elgin, Joliet, Bolingbrook, Glen Ellyn, Glendale Heights, and St. Charles.
Illinois Workplace Injury Compensation
Under Illinois workers’ compensation law, you are entitled to benefits if you were injured in the scope and course of your employment. Generally, if you were on the job and not doing anything you weren't supposed to be doing, you should be compensated. Most employers carry workers' compensation insurance and face severe penalties for failing to carry it. In order to receive workers' compensation for a workplace injury, you must file your claim within a certain period and provide appropriate medical documentation. It is wise to contact an experienced work injury attorney to ensure your claim receives consideration. I have been representing workers injured on the job since 1982.
Some of the workers’ compensation benefits for which you may qualify include the following:
- Lost wages
- Medical expenses
- Total or partial disability
- Permanent or temporary compensation
- Vocational rehabilitation
Third Party Personal Injury Claims
Besides getting workers’ compensation benefits, third parties may also be liable for your workplace injuries. If a person’s negligence caused or contributed to your injury, it may be compensable. To determine if you should pursue a third party claim, contact me to schedule a free initial consultation.
To learn more about workers’ compensation and third party personal injury claims, call the Chicago Law Offices of Ralph R. Hruby at 630.462.1400. Submit your questions by filling out and sending us a contact us form.
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