An injury suffered while on the job can have far-reaching consequences for the worker and their family members. This can include costly medical bills, lost income earning potential, and sometimes lasting disabilities. Fortunately, those who suffer serious workplace injuries may be eligible to receive workers’ compensation benefits from their employers in order to help with the costs associated with the injury.
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Once you’ve suffered an accident on the job, leading to a serious injury, you may require qualified legal assistance to apply for the benefits you need. The Champaign workers’ compensation attorneys of Spiros Law, P.C. are available to discuss the details of your situation and explain how our injury law and civil litigation knowledge can help you.
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Why Choose Spiros Law?
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What Does Workers’ Compensation Cover?
Our Champaign workers’ compensation lawyers & litigators bring years of hands-on experience to every claim. We help injured workers understand their rights and secure the full benefits the law allows, including:
- Workers’ compensation benefits
- Permanent disability claims
- Temporary disability benefits
- Workplace injury claims
If you or a loved one was hurt on the job, you do not have to face the process alone. Our workers’ compensation attorneys serving Champaign, IL are committed to protecting your rights and pursuing the support you deserve after a workplace accident.
Common Causes of Workplace Accidents
Workplace injuries and illnesses can happen in any industry. Accidents may involve a single event or repeated exposure over time.
In Illinois, transportation incidents account for the largest share of work-related fatalities, followed by violence, falls, slips, trips, and contact with equipment. In 2019 alone, there were 158 fatal work-related injuries in Illinois.
Common causes of on-the-job injuries include:
- Slips, trips, and falls
- Motor vehicle accidents
- Overexertion and strain
- Defective tools or equipment
- Exposure to harmful chemicals or toxins
- Falls from elevated surfaces
- Fires and explosions
- Being struck by equipment or objects
- Repetitive motion injuries
- Falling objects
- Unsafe walkways or work areas
- Exposed electrical wiring
- Malfunctioning machinery
Employers are required to provide a safe work environment. When injuries happen while you are doing your job, you should not be left with medical bills or lost wages. Workers’ compensation insurance is designed to cover your treatment and replace a portion of your income while you recover. We are here to help make sure those benefits are delivered promptly and fairly.
Common Injuries Suffered in Workplace Accidents
In 2019, there were 127,700 nonfatal workplace injuries and illnesses in Illinois. You can suffer injuries no matter what type of job you have. Whether you’re in construction or an office environment, hazards exist that can lead to accidents.
Some of the most frequently reported workplace injuries and conditions include:
- Tendonitis
- Repetitive motion injuries
- Mesothelioma
- Breathing and lung conditions
- Spinal cord injuries
- Broken bones and fractures
- Traumatic brain injuries
- Psychological or emotional trauma
- Muscle strains and pulls
- Burns
- Torn ligaments or tendons
- Electrical shock injuries
- Cuts, lacerations, and bruising
- Occupational cancers
- Pneumoconiosis and other dust-related illnesses
- Internal organ damage or bleeding
- Partial or total paralysis
Injured on the job? It is important to act quickly.
Contact the Spiros Law team to discuss your legal options.
Workers’ Compensation Benefits You Can Pursue in Illinois
When you apply for workers’ compensation benefits, you could recover two different types: medical benefits and disability benefits.
Medical Benefits
Medical benefits pay for all reasonable and necessary treatment of your work-related injury or illness. This can include:
- Emergency care
- Surgery
- Chiropractic treatment
- Physical therapy
- Doctor visits
- Medical devices
- Prescription medications
- Chronic pain treatment
You should not receive any medical bills while you’re trying to recover. Your employer’s workers’ compensation insurance should pay your providers directly for all treatment you receive.
Temporary Total Disability (TTD)
You may qualify for TTD if your doctor says you cannot return to work at all.
- Paid at two-thirds of your average weekly wages
- Based on earnings before the injury or illness
- Benefits continue until you can return to work at full capacity
Temporary Partial Disability (TPD)
You may qualify for TPD if you’re working limited or modified duties and earning less than before.
- Paid at two-thirds of the wage difference
- Compares your pre-injury wages to your current take-home pay
- Applies while you’re working with restrictions
Permanent Partial Disability Benefits (PPD)
You may qualify for PPD if your injury causes lasting limitations.
This includes:
- Partial or total loss of use of a body part
- Loss of a body part
- Partial loss of use of the body as a whole
“Loss of use” means you can’t do the same tasks you could before the injury.
Types of PPD Benefits
- Wage Differential
If you change jobs and earn less, you may receive two-thirds of the wage difference. - Scheduled Injuries
Certain body parts are assigned a set number of weeks of benefits.
Payments are based on:- Your average weekly wage
- Your doctor’s impairment rating
- The body part affected
- Non-Scheduled Injuries
Injuries not listed on the schedule may qualify under the “person as a whole” category, up to 500 weeks. - Disfigurement
Permanent and serious scarring to areas like the face, head, neck, arms, hands, chest, or legs below the knee may qualify for up to 162 weeks of benefits.
Permanent Total Disability (PTD)
You may qualify for PTD if your injury causes a complete and permanent disability.
This includes:
- Total loss of use of both hands, feet, arms, legs, eyes, or a combination
- A condition that prevents you from performing any type of work
Benefits are paid at:
- Two-thirds of your average weekly wage
- For a period set by an Arbitrator or agreed upon with the insurer
Death Benefits
Burial Benefits
Available to the person who pays burial expenses.
- Death before Feb. 1, 2006: $4,200
- Death after Feb. 1, 2006: $8,000
Survivor Benefits
Available to eligible dependents, such as:
- A spouse
- Children under 18
Payments equal:
- Two-thirds of the deceased worker’s average weekly wages
- Paid for a period set by an Arbitrator or through negotiation
Need solid legal representation in worker’s comp claim? Act quickly.
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Ready for Legal Advice?
With multiple convenient Northeastern Illinois locations including Champaign, the Spiros Law team is prepared to guide your workers’ compensation claim with experienced legal representation and litigation knowledge.
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We can meet with you for a free consultation to discuss your options for filing a claim, appealing a denied claim, or pursuing a lawsuit against an employer that doesn’t provide workers’ compensation coverage.
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Major Personal Injury Lawsuits & Litigation
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