Workers Compensation

Workers Compensation - February 25, 2021

Nobody wants to think about getting hurt when they go to work. Unfortunately, there are times when work injuries do occur. Data from the US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) shows us that approximately 2.8 million Americans sustained nonfatal work injuries or illnesses last year. That number is almost identical to the year prior. Thankfully,…

Workers Compensation - November 17, 2020

Workplace injuries can lead to significant setbacks for a victim. Not only do work injuries cause significant pain and suffering, but they can lead to lost income and a loss of future earnings. Repetitive stress injuries are not uncommon, though insurance carriers and employers often push back when it comes to paying compensation for these…

Workers Compensation - November 6, 2020

Sustaining an on the job injury can be detrimental for a victim. Workplace injuries can lead to significant pain and suffering for a victim as well as tremendous expenses such as lost wages, rehabilitation costs, and out-of-pocket household losses. Usually, injured workers are only able to recover compensation afforded to them through the workers’ comp…

Workers Compensation - June 10, 2020

If you or a loved one have sustained a work injury in Illinois, you should be able to count on workers’ compensation insurance to help cover your expenses and lost wages. It is important to know your rights under the Illinois workers’ compensation laws because there are times when claims are wrongfully denied by employers…

Workers Compensation - June 2, 2020

The short answer is yes. Workers who contract the coronavirus, COVID-19 (formally referred to as SARS-CoV-2), as a result of their employment may be able to receive benefits under the Illinois Workers Compensation Act. If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with COVID-19, tested positive for COVID-19, or tested positive for COVID-19 antibodies,…

Workers Compensation - May 18, 2020

The question of whether an employer can fire somebody while they are on workers’ compensation touches on various concepts of employment law. Specifically, this question crosses a worker’s rights concerning what happens after they are injured on-the-job with an employer’s right to terminate somebody from their position. The answer is, yes, a person can be…

Workers Compensation - April 13, 2020

If you get injured at work, you should be able to count on workers’ compensation insurance to cover your medical bills, lost income, and potential disability payments. However, these cases can become incredibly complicated. If you have an ongoing workers’ compensation claim, you may be considering settling the case. At Horwitz, Horwitz & Associates, our…

Workers Compensation - December 18, 2017

Michael T. Wierzbicki, a partner and trial attorney at Horwitz Horwitz & Associates answers a listener’s question on Free Legal Advice Friday’s: Is there anything I should do to help my case? There’s a couple things you should to help your case right at the start.

Workers Compensation - June 9, 2017

As a general rule, we recommend that you accept light duty. However, every case is different. Depending on your unique circumstances, it may not be in your best interest to accept light duty. Horwitz, Horwitz & Associates can help you with your workers’ comp light duty case. The legal team of dedicated Chicago workers’ compensation…

Workers Compensation - May 5, 2017

Mitchell W. Horwitz, a principal partner and head of the workers’ compensation department at Horwitz Horwitz & Associates answers a listener’s question on Free Legal Advice Friday’s: Should I report my injury at work to my employer? Yes, you should report it.