Illinois Workers' Comp Lawyer
DuPage County – Kane County – Cook County – Kendall County – DeKalb County
Law Office of J. Timothy Loats, Ltd.
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There are several misconceptions about workers' compensation in Illinois and how it works. As a long-time Aurora workers' comp attorney, part of my job is to make clear to you up front, exactly what your rights are.
Did you know that under the Workers' Comp Act…
You do not need to have an eyewitness to your work-related accident for your claim to be valid
Your work-related injury claim will be assumed as true, so long as medical reports are consistent and there is no evidence that you were injured elsewhere
Your on the job injury does not have to stem from a specific incident to be considered work-related
If you have been injured at work and are unable to return to your old job, your worker's compensation benefits extend to cover vocational training, rehabilitation, retraining, and even job searches
File your claim promptly…
Under the definition of at-will employment in Illinois, your employer may fire you at any time without providing a reason. While you will still have a legitimate workers' comp claim, your employer’s wrongful retaliatory discharge of you can make your life more difficult than it already is.
All you need to do to protect yourself is to get the paperwork started.
Another reason not to wait is that you may start receiving benefits right away. Even if you have only seen the doctor once or missed just a few days of work so far, you can get those medical bills covered now. The wage loss provision also provides you compensation right now for the construction worker’s, truck driver’s, and FEDEX/UPS worker’s wages that you are unable to work for on your own.
For more specific information, please visit the workman’s compensation information page or the following sections on common workplace injuries, worker's compensation benefits, and new changes in Illinois worker's compensation law.
You do not have to be totally disabled or permanently disabled to qualify for worker's compensation benefits. Even if you are only temporarily disabled, workman’s compensation is not just an option—it is your right. Contact an experienced workers' compensation attorney for professional advice. I can be reached at my Aurora, Illinois office and will return your promptly. Call now for a free initial consultation.
Law Office of J. Timothy Loats, Ltd.
346 North Lake Street
Aurora, IL 60506
(630) 801-1400
(630) 801-5118 Fax
Toll Free 1-866-839-2248
A Leading Illinois Workman's Compensation Attorney
I help people who have been injured at work throughout the Chicago, Illinois metro area including Cook County, Dekalb County, Dupage County, Kane County, and Kendall County, and the cities of Chicago, Aurora, Elgin, Batavia, Bolingbrook, Geneva, Montgomery, Naperville, Oswego, Schaumburg, Sycamore, Wheaton, and Yorkville.
