Personal Injury News & Developments

If you’re facing a work-related injury or job loss, there are financial options you can turn to for support. Workers’ compensation and unemployment benefits are great resources to help employees in different circumstances while they’re not working. For some people, utilizing these benefits is the only way to help compensate for lost wages from being…

Millions of Americans commute to their jobs daily, expecting a routine workday. However, worker’s compensation benefits provide crucial financial support when work-related injuries or illnesses occur. This system ensures employees have a safety net when faced with work-related health issues. What is Workers’ Compensation? Workers’ compensation is a form of insurance that helps with wage…

Rotator cuff injuries are relatively common. Your chances of experiencing a rotator cuff or other shoulder injury increase depending on which industry you work in. For example, construction workers are routinely at risk for various injuries. Unfortunately, this injury can stop you from working long while it heals. Being out of work because of an…

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a serious mental injury that can stem from a traumatic event while on the job. Whether it’s because of a physical injury like being attacked or shot or simply witnessing these terrible events, workers’ comp benefits can cover the medical treatment needed to help workers heal from their PTSD. Other…

While many injured workers assume that their workers’ comp case will have to go to trial, this is an unlikely outcome; in fact, the typical workers’ comp claim will be settled through mediation instead. Recent estimates place the percentage of workers’ compensation cases that settle during mediation to be between 80 and 92% percent, depending…

When you suffer an injury or fall ill, and it affects your ability to work, it can be incredibly stressful for you and anyone in your family. Understanding your rights to disability benefits, such as permanent partial disability, is essential to determine what you are eligible for. Many people are familiar with total disability, but…

When you’re injured at work, understanding your rights as an injured worker is essential. Most people automatically apply for workers’ compensation coverage for their injuries. However, occupational accident insurance may be what you’ll deal with. Knowing the difference between the two will help make your recovery and return to work feel less overwhelming, so you…

When dealing with a workers’ compensation claim, you need to consider the value of your case. You may have heard the term “Functional Capacity Evaluation” (FCE) but are unsure of its relevance to your workers’ compensation settlement, especially when dealing with medical appointments, insurance paperwork, and lost wages. FCE helps determine your maximum medical improvement…

Chronic back pain is persistent pain that lasts for more than three months. It can result from back injuries, spinal stenosis, degenerative disc disease, or herniated discs and can significantly impact people’s quality of life and daily activities. Due to chronic pain, people with back conditions are often exhausted and require additional assistance, especially if…

Workers’ compensation is a state-mandated insurance program for employers to provide coverage to employees who are injured or ill because of their work. It protects employers from lawsuits from employees and helps injured employees gain access to medical treatment and receive compensation for lost wages. The Illinois Workers’ Compensation Act is considered one of the…