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Workers’ compensation disfigurement benefits are intended to provide financial relief to employees for scarring or permanent changes in their appearance resulting from injuries sustained while on the job. Determining the extent of disfigurement, as well as any impairment to bodily functions, is crucial for evaluating the eligibility of such benefits.

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You may still be able to recover workers’ compensation benefits if you’re injured at work off the clock. Whether this applies to your case will primarily depend on if you were injured while performing your regular work duties, or while performing an action that was in the benefit of your employer. When Can a Worker Get Workers’ Compensation? Worker’s compensation is insurance coverage aimed at compensating workers who are injured on the job. This typically applies to employees actively at work, but can also apply to employees off the clock under some circumstances. Cases are much easier when one establishes that they were working […]

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Typically, in Illinois, workers’ compensation does not cover employees injured during their commute to and from work. This is known as the coming and going rule in workers’ comp law. Since your employer has no control over what happens to you during your commute, he or she cannot be held liable for injuries you sustain on your way to and from work. What Are the Exceptions to the Coming and Going Rule? The exceptions to the coming and going rule depend on if your employer receives some benefit from what you were doing at the time. In this case, you would […]

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The most frequent violations do not just include acts while working with hard machinery, but how the job site is maintained and the use of simple equipment. Thousands of workers are injured or killed each year at work. Jobs that revolve around physical labor or working with heavy machinery have safety standards to help prevent injuries or reduce the severity of injuries if they do occur. This is why OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) has standards in place for each industry to meet. If an employer does not meet these requirements, they are in violation. 5 Most Frequent OSHA […]

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Hiring a Worker’s comp attorney can help you get the best possible outcome and ensure you follow all guidelines and regulations when filing your case. If your workers’ compensation claim is delayed or denied, an attorney can help get your case back on track. What Is Worker’s Compensation? Workers’ compensation insurance provides the benefits you can receive if you sustain an injury while working.  The benefits available under workers’ comp include coverage for medical expenses, replacement of lost wages during recovery, compensation for future lost earning capacity, job rehabilitation, and different types of disability benefits, depending on the severity of your injury.  […]

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If not physically possible for an employee to return to work after an injury, there are a few options available. How and where the injury happened will help determine if an employee may receive financial assistance through workers’ compensation, Social Security Disability benefits, or other such options.  What to do if You Are Not Ready to go Back to Work After an Injury? If the injured party was working when the injury happened, there is a potential worker’s compensation claim. If the criteria are met, then a claim should be filed. The amount of payment issued by workers’ compensation is […]

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If you’re preparing to meet with your work injury attorney, you’ll need to gather various types of documentation. What kind of information does a workers’ compensation lawyer need? Your attorney will need information regarding the nature of the accident and background information on the victim’s employment. By organizing this information for your attorney, you have the best shot at achieving a favorable outcome. Preparing to Meet with a Workers’ Compensation Lawyer When preparing to meet with your workers’ compensation attorney, assembling key pieces of information can help ensure that the meeting is productive, you do not omit important details about […]

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If you have been injured at work, you may not know how to proceed. An experienced Chicago workers’ compensation lawyer can explain what to do after a workplace accident. Why It’s Important to Know What to Do After a Workplace Accident You must take the proper steps after an on-the-job accident to protect your legal rights. Employers and their insurers will look for any reason to deny workers’ compensation claims. To ensure you get the payment you deserve, follow these four steps: Report Your Work Injury Immediately After a Workplace Accident Immediately alert your supervisor or human resources representative about your […]

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If you are hurt at your construction job and need help getting workers’ compensation benefits, what questions should you ask a construction accident lawyer? You must ask questions about relevant experience, success rate, available resources, and fee structure to find a lawyer who is a perfect fit for you and your construction accident case. Most construction accident lawyers offer free initial consultations. You can use this offer to gather more information about your legal options and interview lawyers on your list.  You are more likely to need a construction accident lawyer if you work in the construction industry than in […]

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The question – how much money will workers’ compensation payout for a lower back injury? – maybe difficult to answer. There is no definite amount that workers’ compensation will pay out for a back injury. The best way to accurately predict the amount you are likely to receive in a settlement is to have a lawyer assess the facts of your case and the nature of your lower back injury. You may also look at several data-driven studies that have determined the average workers’ compensation settlement amounts for back injuries. Common Causes of Occupational Back Injuries Virtually all professions carry […]

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