Illinois Work Comp Allows For Some Mental Trauma Cases

https://www.nytimes.com/2016/10/28/us/orlando-shooting-police.html?rref=collection%2Ftimestopic%2FWorkers%27%20Compensation%20Insurance&action=click&contentCollection=timestopics&region=stream&module=stream_unit&version=latest&contentPlacement=4&pgtype=collection

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Illinois law permits payment for some mental trauma situations. For instance, if you are a first responder and you suffer trauma as a result of directly aiding victims then you have a strong claim. Cases have been denied for general on the job stress such as school teachers.