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Shows the importance of Workers’ Compensation laws protecting injured workers while performing their important jobs.
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Nuclear plant worker knocked out by falling refrigerator awaits workers’ comp decision | PennLive.com
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Shows some of the problems in the Work Comp system. Takes a long time to get your case resolved. In Illinois, this would probably result in compensation for the injured worker because he was required to be in the tower for his job and the large amount of equipment surrounding him in a small space contributed to his injury.
Should I File a Workers’ Compensation Case?
Many people fear filing an Illinois Work Comp claim.
They believe their employer will get mad and take it out on them or fire them.
Illinois law protects a worker against retaliation for filing a Workers’ Compensation claim.
Most employers will not penalize a worker who has a legitimate work injury. That is why the employer carries insurance to protects itself and the injured worker.
In the instance when an unfair employer does fire or demote an injured worker there are legal protections. However, it may take a long time to get your job back and you may have to go to court.
The best thing to do if you are injured is to report it immediately to your supervisor or manager. Complete the work injury report and seek immediate medical treatment.
These actions will show the employer that you suffered a legitimate work injury and that ongoing medical treatment is required.
Delay in filing a claim will not help you in the long run.
Delays give the insurance company opportunities to argue that you were not injured at work or that you were not injured severely enough to recover any monetary damages.
Seeking an experienced Illinois Workers’ Compensation Lawyer will protect your interests from the beginning and help you deal with an insurance company who wants to reduce your recovery.
All lawyer’s fees are based on a 20 percent contingency that is paid at the end of the case.
Questions about your work injury? Feel free to contact Illinois Workers’ Comp Attorney Dirk May with Williams and Swee at 309-827-4371.
School bus rolls over in Lake Villa, no injuries among 4 on board – Lake County News-Sun
School bus rolls over in Lake Villa, no injuries among 4 on board – Lake County News-Sun.
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In Illinois you may still recovery for injuries if no students are on the bus and you are returning to the garage at the end of the route.
Capitol Fax.com – Your Illinois News Radar » Rauner’s Friday afternoon appointments
Capitol Fax.com – Your Illinois News Radar » Rauner’s Friday afternoon appointments.
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Recent appointments to the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission. Not really anyone who you would say is a new face.
However, expect the atmosphere to trend more conservative with Governor Rauner calling the shots and holding Commissioners and Arbitrators jobs in his hands.