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Our Workers’ Compensation Lawyers Help Injured Illinois Employees Get Paid
The workers’ compensation lawyers at Strom Yen Injury Attorneys have been helping injured workers in Chicago get paid while off work, medical bills and compensation for any permanent or residual injury and disability since 1977. If you were hurt while performing the duties of your job, and your workplace accident required you to obtain medical treatment and/or miss work, you may be entitled to receive substantial compensation. We can guide you through the complicated workers’ compensation claims process, so you can begin to recover.
Contact us online or call (312) 609-0400 to schedule a free consultation with an experienced workers’ compensation lawyer in Chicago.
Why Hire a Workers’ Compensation Lawyer at Our Law Firm?
There are various reasons that injured workers in Chicago turn to Strom Yen Injury Attorneys after a workplace accident.
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No Upfront Fees
Our law firm understands the financial burdens that often accompany a serious workplace injury. When you hire a workers’ compensation attorney with Strom Yen Injury Attorneys in Chicago, we won’t charge you any attorney fees until your claim is settled, and you receive compensation.
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Personalized Service
Our work injury lawyers strive to provide our clients with personalized service that is second to none. Our team will sit down with you and listen to your story. We will explain your legal options, and make sure you are informed every step of the way.
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Superior Results
When you put Strom Injury Attorneys to work for you, your injury attorney won’t ask you to settle for less than we believe your accident injuries are worth. We will investigate your accident, gather physician reports and other evidence, and work to maximize the compensation you receive.
What Is Workers’ Compensation?
Workers’ compensation is a type of no-fault insurance that most Illinois employers are required to purchase to ensure their employees are protected from financial ruin if they become injured on the job. A product of the “Grand Bargain,” workers’ compensation law was first enacted in Illinois in 1912.
Under the Grand Bargain, injured workers and the families of employees who were killed on the job are provided with a surefire means to access quality medical care, pay for burial expenses if applicable, obtain vocational rehabilitation if necessary, and replace a portion of the wage earner’s lost income, regardless of who was at-fault for the accident.
In exchange, injured workers are generally prohibited from filing injury lawsuits directly against their employers to recover additional compensation. This is known as the exclusive remedy rule.
Exceptions to the Exclusive Remedy Rule May Apply
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Employer’s Lack of Workers’ Compensation Insurance
If your employer did not maintain adequate workers’ compensation insurance as is required by Illinois law, you can file a personal injury lawsuit and hold the employer financially liable for your injuries.
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Employer’s Intentional Misconduct
If your employer’s intentional acts caused you harm, you can accept worker’ compensation benefits or bring a civil suit directly against your employer. You cannot pursue both types of compensation, however.
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Latent Injuries
The Illinois Workers’ Compensation Act and the Workers’ Occupational Diseases Act were amended in May 2019, allowing injured workers in the state to sue their employers directly if work-related latent injuries manifest after 25 years.
Some Types of Work-Related Injuries May Not Be Covered Under the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Act
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Intoxication Was the Proximate Cause of the Accident
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Injured Worker Is Independent Contractor
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Injured Employee Violated the Law
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Injury Was Self-Inflicted
Common Work Injuries Our Workers’ Compensation Lawyers See
Workers’ compensation attorneys in Chicago frequently handle work injury claims that involve:
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Construction accidents that occur when new buildings are under construction, roadwork is underway, or remodeling projects are in progress
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Driving for work purposes such as truck driver, bus driver or a train conductor
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Factory work /assembly line work
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Healthcare setting, such as nurse or medical staff injured while caring for patient
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Emergency personnel including law enforcement, public safety officers or firefighters
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Hospitality workers such as hotel, restaurant or airport workers
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Mass transit workers
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