Do I have a workers' compensation claim if I was injured at work?

If you were injured during the course of your employment in Illinois, you almost certainly have a claim. Illinois workers' comp covers most employees regardless of who was at fault for the injury. There are limited exceptions for independent contractors and very small employers, but the vast majority of injured workers qualify. Call me at 312-500-4500 and I will tell you exactly where you stand.

What benefits can I receive from a workers' compensation claim?

Medical treatment coverage for your work injury, temporary total disability benefits at two-thirds of your average weekly wage while you cannot work, permanent partial disability if you have lasting impairment, and vocational rehabilitation if you need retraining. If the injury is catastrophic or fatal, additional benefits are available to you or your family. My fee for workers' comp cases is 20% — lower than the standard personal injury contingency.

Can I sue my employer if I am injured at work?

Generally no — workers' comp is the exclusive remedy against your employer. But if a third party caused or contributed to your injury — a defective machine, a negligent subcontractor, a dangerous product — you can pursue a separate personal injury claim against that third party in addition to your workers' comp benefits. I evaluate every work injury case for both workers' comp and third-party liability because that is how you maximize your total recovery.

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Scott DeSalvo founded DeSalvo Law to help injured people throughout Chicago and surrounding suburbs. Licensed to practice law in Illinois since 1998, IARDC #6244452, Scott has represented over 3,000 clients in personal injury, workers compensation, and accident cases.

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