Medical Coverage and Wage Replacement
If you are injured on the job, you are most likely eligible for workers' compensation benefits. Many workers, however, need the help of a workers' compensation attorney to get the benefits they are entitled to receive. If your claim was denied, speak to an attorney to learn how we can help you.
The Law Offices of Chad M. Hayward, P.C., understands the complexities of workers' compensation law. We represent injured workers in Chicago and throughout northern Illinois. Workers' compensation cases are taken on a contingency fee basis. If we accept your case, we charge no fees unless we recover benefits for you. To schedule a free consultation with our Illinois workers' compensation benefits attorneys, please call 888-804-8641 or contact us online.
Benefits Available in Illinois
The Illinois Workers' Compensation Act provides the following benefits to injured workers:
- 100 percent coverage for medical benefits such as doctor visits, hospital visits, ER visits, drug costs and long-term care
- Allowed to choose two doctors
- Travel reimbursement for doctors' appointments
- Replacement wages equal to two-thirds of your gross weekly wage, subject to state minimums and maximums
- Additional compensation for disfigurement and certain injuries
- Lump sum settlement for disability that remains after you reach maximum medical improvement
- Death benefits for surviving spouse and children
- Vocational training and/or education
In Illinois, you cannot sue your employer for negligence if you are injured. Workers' compensation is your exclusive remedy for benefits in cases of work injuries. However, if a negligent third party is liable, such as a contractor or equipment manufacturer, we may be able to bring a separate personal injury suit against them.
Chicago Workers' Comp Lawyer
Please call our office at 888-804-8641 to schedule a free consultation. We have offices in Chicago, Aurora, Joliet, Schaumburg, Palos Heights, Northbrook, Oak Brook and St. Charles.
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