Cook County Workers' Compensation Lawyers

Attorneys for Employees Hurt on the Job in Bensenville and at O'Hare Airport

If you suffered an on-the-job injury, you might be feeling uncertain about the future, and you might be overwhelmed and confused about the reality in which you find yourself. Depending on the severity of your injuries, you could be looking at many months of medical treatment and rehabilitation, or even temporary or permanent disability. According to Illinois law, your employer is required to maintain a workers' compensation insurance policy, but the existence of an active policy does not guarantee that it will be easy to get the benefits you need following an injury at work.

At Kaiser Law, our knowledgeable attorneys believe that any employee who has been injured while doing his or her job should receive the appropriate benefits under the law. However, we realize that many workers' comp insurance carriers tend to make it difficult for workers to get through the process and obtain the benefits they need. If you are having trouble with your workers' compensation claim, or you have not yet filed your claim, let us help you. With over 100 years of combined injury law experience, our lawyers will do everything we can to get you the benefits you deserve and to get you back to work as quickly as possible.

Work Comp Attorneys in Illinois

The lawyers at our law firm have been helping injured workers protect their rights for over 30 years. With our background and experience, we know how important it is to stand up to stubborn employers and insurance carriers looking to protect their bottom line. We will not be tricked, intimidated, or bullied into giving up or accepting settlements that fail to address the full extent of your injuries and how they are affecting your life. Our attorneys pledge to advocate aggressively on your behalf, and we will not back down until you get what you need to move forward.

Workplace injuries, illnesses, and accidents can occur in any workplace in any industry. Our lawyers work on behalf of injured workers employed in all kinds of occupations, including construction workers, truck drivers, factory employees, cooks, bartenders, waitstaff, and retail workers, in addition to airline employees, baggage handlers, and others who work at O'Hare Airport and other airports in the region.

We are fully equipped to handle cases involving any type of on-the-job injuries, which may include:

• Head and traumatic brain injuries (TBIs)
• Repetitive motion and repetitive stress injuries, such as carpal tunnel syndrome
• Neck, back, and spine injuries
• Burn injuries, including heat and electricity injuries
• Exposure to hazardous materials
• Amputated or severed extremities
• Broken bones
• Wrongful death

Our lawyers can even assist you in seeking benefits for a workplace accident that aggravated a previous injury or medical condition.

Why Should I Hire a Workers' Compensation Lawyer?

With workers' comp insurance coverage being a requirement of Illinois law, it is common for injured employees to believe that it will be easy or practically automatic to obtain the necessary benefits. Unfortunately, this is often not the case, and an attorney may be needed to help you get the benefits you deserve. If, for example, you tripped at work, twisted your ankle, and you were forced to miss one day's work, but you did not have any other problems afterward, you probably will not need a lawyer to help you get paid for the missed time. If you broke your ankle, however, or your claim is being disputed by your employer, an attorney can help you sort out the details. It is also advisable to speak with a lawyer if you are uncertain about when you should go back to work, or you have any unanswered questions regarding the claims process.

Schedule a Free Consultation Today

If you or someone you love has been injured at work, contact the office of Kaiser Law to get answers to whatever questions you may have. Call 630-274-4400 for a free, confidential consultation and case evaluation today. Our attorneys represent injured workers in DuPage County, Cook County, and the surrounding communities.