Workers' Compensation

Workers' compensation is a no-fault system designed to provide medical care and wage replacement to employees injured on the job. In Illinois, most employers are required to carry coverage, and injured workers generally have the right to pursue benefits regardless of who was at fault for the injury.

Our attorneys help clients navigate the practical realities of a workers' compensation claim — securing authorized medical treatment, documenting wage loss, responding to independent medical examinations, and ensuring that benefit calculations are accurate. We also identify situations where a third party (such as a contractor, equipment manufacturer, or property owner) may bear additional liability beyond the workers' compensation claim.

Disputes frequently arise over the nature and extent of injury, the authorized treating physicians, the calculation of average weekly wage, and whether the injured worker is able to return to work. We prepare clients for hearings before the Illinois Workers' Compensation Commission and present medical evidence clearly and completely.

If you have been injured at work, we recommend a consultation before providing a recorded statement to the insurance adjuster or signing any authorization. There is no charge for an initial conversation, and benefits may be available even if you did not lose time from work.