In Illinois, State of Illinois Correctional Officers are expressly covered through the Workers’ Compensation system.
In addition, correctional officers who are injured by an inmate are entitled to additional benefits beyond the Workers’ Compensation system.
Of course, correctional officers have a very difficult and dangerous job.
Officers are exposed to violent inmates, infectious diseases, trauma from falls, and repetitive use of heavy doors and key systems in some instances.
Almost any injury in the prison environment is compensable. That means that you are entitled to recovery for medical bills, time off work, and payment for the injury itself.
The State of Illinois is in a serious cost cutting mode. This means that the State is denying many injuries that should be paid.
The State of Illinois has hired a new company to handle its Workers’ Compensation claims. The new third party administrator is taking a tough position on many cases.
If you have been injured on the job and have been denied benefits or offered a low settlement, then you should discuss this with an experienced Illinois Workers’ Compensation Lawyer.
This, of course, applies to more than correctional officers. All state employees face denial of benefits through this new company.
Questions about your work injury? Feel free to contact Illinois Workers Compensation Lawyer Dirk May at 309-827-4371.