Dec 14, 2016 | Illinois Workers' Comp Info
How long do you have to file a work injury claim in Illinois? The very first requirement, which is limited by time following your injury, is the giving of notice to your employer within 45 days. Sometimes, but not always, employers refuse to take an accident... Jan 5, 2016 | Illinois Workers' Comp Info
In the case of Tommy Oliver v. Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission, Mr. Oliver was working as a pile driver for Rausch Construction on July 19, 2011 at a work site located at Belmont Harbor, which is on the shore of Lake Michigan in Chicago, Illinois. He stated... Oct 19, 2015 | Illinois Workers' Comp Info
You can find a lot of information and advice on what TO do. This post will focus on what NOT to do, and some of the reasons why. 1.) DO NOT work through the pain instead of reporting it right away. If you do this, at least a few main problems are created down the... Aug 17, 2015 | Illinois Workers' Comp Info
In the state of Illinois, normally, an injured worker has three (3) years from the date of injury to file a workers’ compensation claim at the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission, or two (2) years from last date of payment of benefits, whichever is later. ... Jun 11, 2015 | Work Comp Info
In many fields of work, if you are injured on the job, your employer will send you to their occupational clinic. Often times, the occupational clinic does not have your best interests in mind. For example, here is a scenario: You work in construction, mostly at job...