Can I Go on Vacation While on Workers’ Comp?Date: Jan 23, 2022
If you're injured at work, your life doesn't just stop. You may wonder about taking a vacation or trip to relax and unwind. In fact, this may seem like an ideal time for travel since you can't work and may need to unwind or treat yourself following the stress of a workplace injury. get a free consultation There is no law preventing you from taking a vacation when you're injured, and you can certainly take a trip when you're on workers’ compensation. However, there are some things you'll want to consider. Vacation and Workers' Compensation If you’re asking yourself “Am I allowed to take a vacation while on workers' comp?” the answer is yes, but you'll need to keep a few things in mind. 1. Medical Treatment Even if you decide to travel, you're still required to see your medical care professionals and maintain treatment for your workplace injuries. Missing…
READ MOREWorkers’ Compensation SettlementDate: Mar 4, 2019
If you’ve been injured in an accident at work in Illinois, you may be aware that you are eligible for workers’ compensation benefits. You may not be aware, though, that you are also eligible for a workers' compensation settlement. Deciding to opt for a settlement in your workers' compensation case involves a lot of different formulas that include determining financial outcomes using ratios and percentages. get a free consultation You’ll need to determine how many weeks of workers’ compensation you are eligible for when calculating how much you should receive in a settlement. You will also need to figure the percentage of how injured you are, which will affect how much you can receive as well. In other words, it’s complicated to know what to do if you are injured at work. It’s difficult for an injured worker on their own to know when to settle and what the value…
READ MOREHow Much Does Workers’ Compensation Pay in Illinois?Date: Mar 4, 2019
Workers' compensation is an insurance program carried by every employer in Illinois, mandated by law. It provides benefits for employees injured in the workplace or illnesses that arise out of employment. Some states don't require employers to have workers' comp insurance if they employ fewer than a minimum number of employees. In Illinois, however, anyone who has even one employee must take part in the workers' compensation insurance program. get a free consultation All employees who are injured on the job, contracted an illness while on the job or had a pre-existing condition made worse by work-related conditions are entitled to receive medical care related to their illness or injury. The employer, or the employer’s workers' comp insurance company, will cover the cost of all medical treatment. An employee is also entitled to receive a portion of their wages if they miss time on the job due to a work-related…
READ MOREInjured While on a Lunch Break?Date: Jan 23, 2019
You are on your lunch break when you sustain an injury. It's so severe that you can't go back to work and you need to seek medical treatment. You fear you will be out of work for some time — and the big question on your mind is whether workers' compensation covers an injury that happened during your lunch break. Is it the same as being injured on the job? Here's what you need to know about your legal situation. get a free consultation Were You Acting in Your Employer's Interests? Determine whether you acted in your own interests or in those of your employer. That will decide your eligibility for workers' compensation. For instance, if you leave work to run a personal errand during your lunch break, then you are not acting in your employer's interests. But if you left work to have a business lunch with a potential…
READ MOREReporting an Injury at WorkDate: Jan 23, 2019
You sustained an injury on the job. It's nothing serious. You aren't experiencing a lot of pain and you don't foresee serious long-term consequences. Do you still have to report the injury to your work superiors? The answer is "yes" — and you should do it immediately. get a free consultation It's better to report something and have nothing come of it than to ignore it and regret that decision later if the injury turns into something more serious. In addition, reporting an injury at work can alert an employer to a problem that may need to be fixed, such as faulty machinery that could injure others if it is not addressed. Follow these steps to ensure you report the injury in the correct manner. When to Report an Illinois Work-Related Injury Reporting your injury in a timely manner is important because it ensures you have the ability to file…
READ MOREWorkers’ Compensation RetaliationDate: Jan 23, 2019
Workplace injuries happen all the time in Chicago and across the state. They occur in factories, on the road and even in offices. If an on-the-job injury affects you, the last thing you want to worry about is facing a pink slip because you've filed a claim. Can You Be Fired While On Workers' Compensation in Illinois? In Illinois, workers’ compensation laws are designed to protect you as a worker, and under these laws, you can't be fired for filing a workers’ compensation claim. Even though workers' compensation retaliation is illegal and you cannot be fired or demoted for it, if you feel you are being discriminated against due to your injury or claim, contact Argionis & Associates for a free consultation with a Chicago workers’ compensation attorney. get a free consultation The Truth About Retaliatory Discharge and Workplace Retaliation in Illinois Workers' compensation retaliation does occur, unfortunately. The…
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