Franklin Park Workers' Compensation Lawyers

Attorneys Helping Employees Injured on the Job in Franklin Park, IL

To comply with state laws, Illinois employers must maintain workers' compensation insurance coverage for their employees. These insurance policies should pay certain expenses if a worker is injured performing work-related tasks while on the clock. Unfortunately, it is not always easy to access these benefits after a work injury.

As you deal with a work-related injury, insurance companies or your employer may place various roadblocks in your path, leaving you unsure of what to do. Whether you need help filing a workers' compensation claim or are experiencing difficulties with an existing claim, Kaiser Law can help. The lawyers at our firm have over 100 years of combined experience, and we will fight to help you secure the full workers' comp benefits you are due.

Workers' Comp Insurance Claims

Employees in any occupation can be injured on the job. Some injuries result from one-time accidents, while others develop over time. Work-related illnesses can also occur due to conditions in the workplace, exposure to toxic substances, or other issues. If you have an eligible injury or illness, you should receive specific workers' compensation benefits.

These benefits can reimburse you for medical expenses, some of the wages you lose due to missing work during recovery, and temporary or permanent disability. You may be entitled to additional benefits if your injury affects and reduces your future earning capacity or if you require retraining for a new position.

To make a claim, your illness or injury must be a direct result of work-related tasks or an accident or injury must have happened while you were on the clock. Eligible on-the-job injuries include:

• Amputations
• Back, neck, and spinal injuries
• Broken bones
• Burns and electrocutions
• Cancer or other occupational diseases
• Exposure to toxic or hazardous materials and substances
• Head and traumatic brain injuries
• Repetitive stress and motion injuries, including back damage and carpal tunnel syndrome
• Aggravating a pre-existing condition
• Wrongful death

If you are not sure whether your injury qualifies, request your free consultation with Kaiser Law today. We will discuss your case and provide relevant information, including how we can help ensure that you will receive the benefits you need.

Your employer or their insurance company might make it difficult for you to secure the compensation you deserve. Either party can dispute your claim, ask you to return to work before your medical condition allows it, or use other tactics to intimidate you. Our firm will not stand for these practices.

Workers' Comp and Personal Injury Claims

Workers' compensation in Illinois is a no-fault kind of insurance, meaning that you usually do not have to prove who is responsible for an accident or injury. In many situations, accepting workers' comp benefits prevents you from filing a personal injury claim against your employer. Some exceptions can apply, such as in incidents involving intentional negligence. Your attorney can tell you if these exceptions apply in your case.

Many worksites have employees present who work for different employers. Construction sites and third-party delivery companies are examples. If a third party is responsible for an accident that injures you, you may be able to receive compensation from that party through a personal injury claim. For example, if you drive as part of your work duties, you might qualify to collect compensation from another driver who caused a car accident.

As you can see, workplace injury claims can be complicated. When you work with Kaiser Law, we will fight to secure compensation from all liable parties. If that means filing multiple claims, we are ready to do what it takes to protect your best interests.

Workers' Compensation Does Not Provide for Your Pain and Suffering

While workers' comp coverage is designed to help with financial losses after a qualifying illness or injury, these policies do not pay non-economic damages. These damages can compensate you for the ways an injury may affect your quality of life. Pain and suffering, emotional or mental trauma, and losing your enjoyment of life are common examples. These damages are potentially available through third-party personal injury claims.

Contact Our Franklin Park, Illinois Workers' Comp Attorneys

Getting compensation should not be difficult when you are injured on the job, but you may face significant challenges. When you work with Kaiser Law, we will help you overcome these challenges and ensure that you will be able to obtain as much compensation as you deserve. You will not pay us any fees unless we win, so contact us at 630-274-4400 today. Hablamos Español.