Receiving A Workers Compensation Settlement in Illinois
If you have suffered an injury or illness related to your job you may be entitled to receive workers compensation. The attorneys practicing at the Illinois law firm of Corti, Aleksy & Castaneda will gladly assist you with filing your Illinois workers compensation claim according to Illinois state law. Their knowledge of workers compensation will be an important component to the successful outcome of your claim and the size of your settlement.
What Is Workers Compensation? Filing A Worker Comp Claim
A workers compensation claim is an insurance plan governed at the state level to provide monetary benefits to anyone who sustains a work related injury or illness. In workers compensation cases liability does not need to be proved, so it’s irrelevant who was at fault. In return for this assurance, the employer is not allowed to be taken to court to collect for the injury or illness.
Injuries Covered By Workers Compensation
Most injuries that occur while an employee is at work are covered under workers compensation; however, there are some exceptions and they include:
- Injuries due to employee under the influence of drugs or alcohol
- Injuries sustained while employee broke the law
After you have notified your employer about your injury and it has been determined that it is covered under workers compensation, fill out the claim forms. If your employer doesn’t have them available contact the state’s workers compensation office. Hopefully, your employer will not dispute your claim; however, if he does your attorney will get a hearing scheduled at which time evidence to support your claim will be presented. If you are unhappy with the decision reached at the hearing your attorney will advise you whether an appeal is a good next step. You can appeal either the final decision, if your claim is denied, or the amount of your settlement. If your employer does not contest the claim, your wages and any related medical expenses will be paid by the employer’s workers’ compensation insurance company.
