The Law Firm of Cullen, Haskins, Nicholson & Menchetti, P.C. concentrates in representing employees who have been injured on the job. The information in this pamphlet is intended to answer some of the most common questions asked of us.
You must understand that there are many provisions of the Workers' Compensation Act and thousands of cases interpreting it. Each injury is factually different. Therefore, this guide should not be used to settle your claim or represent yourself in an action against your employer.
In 2005 and 2011 the Illinois Workers' Compensation Act was substantially overhauled. We helped write these new laws and know these changes inside and out. We can provide you with the most current information available.
If you have any questions about your rights or benefits, feel free to call us. We offer a free initial consultation. You should contact a lawyer who concentrates in Workers' Compensation before you sign any document which could affect your rights.
Most people employed in the State of Illinois are covered under the Workers’ Compensation Act. If you were hired in Illinois or your main employment is in Illinois, you are probably covered by the Illinois Act, even if the accident happened out of the State of Illinois.
Generally, if you are injured on the job, you are entitled to the benefits under the Act. Also, if you contract a work-related disease, you may be covered under the Occupational Disease Act.
There are three main benefits under the Workers’ Compensation Act. They are:
- Medical Expense Benefits
- Temporary Total Disability Benefits
- Permanent Partial Disability Benefits
All job-related injuries or diseases, with few exceptions, are covered by the Workers’ Compensation Act. If an injury is caused by an accident that arose out of and in the course of the injured person’s employment, then it is covered under the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Act.
La mayoría de las personas empleadas en el Estado de Illinois están cubiertas por la Ley de Compensación para Trabajadores. Si fue contratado en Illinois o su empleo principal es en Illinois, probablemente está cubierto por la Ley de Illinois, incluso si el accidente ocurrió fuera del Estado de Illinois.
En general, si se lesionó en el trabajo, tiene derecho a los beneficios bajo la Ley. Además, si contrae una enfermedad relacionada con el trabajo, puede estar cubierto bajo la Ley de Enfermedades Ocupacionales.
Hay tres beneficios principales bajo la Ley de Compensación para Trabajadores. Estos son:
- Beneficios por Gastos Médicos
- Beneficios por Incapacidad Total Temporal
- Beneficios por Incapacidad Parcial Permanente
Todas las lesiones o enfermedades relacionadas con el trabajo, con pocas excepciones, están cubiertas por la Ley de Compensación para Trabajadores. Si una lesión es causada por un accidente que surgió del empleo de la persona lesionada y en el curso del mismo, entonces está cubierta bajo la Ley de Compensación para Trabajadores de Illinois.
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