Surviving family members may have a right to pursue workers’ compensation death benefits after a fatal accident. A recent Oregon case brings up an issue that may concern Illinois workers. The case, Sather v. SAIF, involves a man who died while in the process of pursuing a workers’ compensation claim. His death was unrelated to
Learn about retaliation in the workplace — what it is, when the law prohibits employers from retaliating, and what to do if you suspect retaliation. Most people know that laws exist to protect employees from discrimination and harassment. However, many don’t know these laws also protect employees from retaliation. That means employers cannot punish employees
In Illinois, workers’ compensation insurance is mandatory. In other words, employers are required to carry workers’ compensation insurance for their employees. Under workers’ compensation insurance policies, compensation and medical benefits are provided to employees who are injured on the job, regardless of negligence or fault. These benefits cover the costs endured by injured workers after
In this workers’ compensation settlement guide, you will learn about Illinois workers’ comp settlements and whether you should accept a given offer. If you’re in the process of making an Illinois workers’ compensation claim, you may have already received a settlement offer from your employer or your employer’s insurer. Choosing to accept a settlement offer,
In this article, you will learn about possible reasons for TDIU denial. What is TDIU Compensation? Total Disability Based on Individual Unemployability (TDIU) provides disability benefits to eligible veterans from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). Eligibility for TDIU is determined by evaluating the veteran’s medical condition to determine his or her degree of disability. The
Permanent partial disability benefits are calculated by assessing the nature of an injury and the extent of a worker’s impairment caused by the injury. Permanent Partial Disability Benefits Workers’ compensation insurance covers employees for all job-related injuries and occupational illnesses or diseases. In Illinois, the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission assesses all workers’ compensation claims and
Understanding more about medical marijuana and workers’ compensation claims can help ensure injured workers in Illinois recover the money they need to pay for their medical bills and lost wages after a work-related accident. Medicinal marijuana has been legal for qualifying Illinois residents since 2014. In January 2020, Illinois became the 11th state to legalize
Does injury on commute to work count for workers’ comp? In this article, you will learn all you should know about injuries while commuting to work. Millions of people in and around Chicago commute to work each day. Most commuters use public transportation or drive in their own car to get to their jobs, but
In this article, you will learn what the general clause duty is and get to know some examples of general duty clause violations. Workplace injuries are tragically common in America. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, more than 900,000 employees had to miss at least one day of work in 2013 after becoming
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