Two reports released Wednesday show how workplace injuries are driving Americans deeper into poverty.
Source: OSHA: Workers’ comp programs are failing injured workers – Chicago Tribune
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No surprise to those familiar with the system. Those who are injured and miss work for any length of time face much stress and problems catching up.
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Source: WorkersCompensation.com CompNewsNetwork – Oil Rig Maker Blamed for Fatal Collapse
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An injured worker can sue her employer for a workplace injury and the rig maker. The worker must prove the rig maker was negligent to win this part of the case. In addition, the work comp insurance company has a lien against any recovery from the rig maker. Make sure you talk with an experienced Illinois Workers’ Compensation attorney to protect all your rights.
The person who is elected as Governor of the State of Illinois makes a large difference in Workers’ Compensation cases.
The reason is that the Governor appoints Arbitrators who are judges over all work injury cases in Illinois.
The Governor also appoints Commissioners who act as Appeals Court Judges for workers’ compensation cases.
The Governor sets the tone for what Workers’ Compensation should look like in Illinois.
The current Governor makes it clear that he does not like injured workers and the payment of money for injuries and medical bills.
This opinion is clear to all who want to be an Arbitrator and Commissioner.
You will not see liberal Arbitrators and Commissioners under this Governor because they want to keep their jobs.
Injured workers need to be aware of this dynamic.
It may mean that you want to settle your case to get sure money, rather than risk going before an Arbitrator who will deny your claim or award you a low amount of money.
Questions about your work injury case? Feel free to contact Illinois Workers’ Compensation Lawyer Dirk May at 309-827-4371.
Illinios Senate also acts on workers comp, museum measures
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Illinois Senate passes workers’ compensation changes, but nothing will become law until the Governor and the House and Senate negotiate over the budget and Workers’ Compensation amendments that are agreeable to all parties. That is the way it works in divided government.