From spinal cord lawyers to loading dock injury attorneys, if you are injured on the job, call us for experienced help with Chicago Workers’ Comp: 312-263-1080.
Protecting Your Rights - Protecting You

When injured on the job, your Chicago Workers’ Comp may not be enough.

For many workers, on-the-job injuries are a fact of life. Everyone from factory employees to construction workers to nurses to secretaries to school teachers-no one is immune from the risk of injury at work. If you are injured on the job, you can pursue compensation through the Illinois Workers' Compensation Act.  All employers are required by law to have Workers' Compensation insurance.

Chicago Workers' Comp is a no-fault system. Regardless of whether you or your employer is to blame for the accident, if you were hurt on the job and were acting within the boundaries of your occupation, you are entitled to the benefits. However, if your accident was partly caused by someone else besides your employer or a co-worker, you may even be able to file a lawsuit to claim compensation from that person or company.

The attorneys at the Law Offices of Barry G. Doyle, P.C. have the experience needed to obtain the necessary information about your workplace injury, file the right paperwork at the right time and avoid all the "gotchas" that can trip up less knowledgeable lawyers. We focus on all matters of worksite injuries with lawyers who deal with train-related injuries to spinal cord lawyers-we have the knowledge and resources for all types of cases.

Protecting the Rights of Illinois' Working Citizens

Our attorneys focus their practices in the following kinds of workplace injury cases: 

Construction Site Injuries 

  • Some injuries involve unsafe work practices by another contractor or vendor that contributed to the accident-these third parties should be held accountable for their actions.
  • The use of unsafe equipment (like ladders, ramps or scaffolding that contractors don't properly maintain) is another example of when a third party can be held responsible for damages.
  • Unsafe conditions such as uncovered floor openings, unsecured elevator shafts, deep ruts or mud, missing guard rails or other tripping, slipping or fall hazards can cause accidents and injuries on the job. Those who caused the accident and those responsible for overall safety may both be liable.
  • Many construction site injuries result from falls, which can lead to a spinal cord injury. These cases are best settled with the help of a spinal cord lawyer.
  • If a general contractor fails to properly manage all contractors and injury results, they may be responsible for the injuries.
  • Product liability can also be an issue in construction work injury cases. If there is a defect in the design, manufacture or maintenance of the equipment that leads to a worker's injury, this may be the basis of a lawsuit against the manufacturer or company responsible for maintaining the injury-producing equipment. 


Railroad (FELA) Injuries 

  • Rail workers have special protections under the FELA, or Federal Employer's Liability Act, because they are not covered under Chicago Workers' Comp laws.
  • With FELA, injured workers can collect benefits that will help them cover medical bills and lost wages following a railroad accident.
  • Even if negligence on your part was a contributing factor in the accident, you may still be able to help you recover damages.
  • One of our experienced FELA attorneys will help you make a successful claim by showing that negligence on the part of the railroad or co-workers was a factor in your injury. 


Asbestos Injuries 

  • Asbestos is a mineral which was incorporated into many types of common household and industrial products, including but not limited to: insulation for steam pipes, boilers and furnace ducts; resilient floor tiles; vinyl sheet flooring and adhesives; cement sheet, millboard and asbestos paper; door gaskets for furnaces and stoves; soundproofing and decorative wall materials; patching and joint compounds, roofing shingles and siding; automobile brake pads and linings, clutch facings and gaskets.
  • Workers who have handled products containing asbestos are at risk for a variety of asbestos-related diseases, including asbestosis, mesothelioma and lung cancer.
  • Workers have developed these diseases from many heavy industrial plants but most commonly from power plants, shipyards, steel mills, refineries, paper mills, chemical plants and rail yards. 


A Worksite Injury Can Change Your Life

Your Chicago Workers' Comp claim can only go so far in providing the compensation you need to recover from your worksite accident. Many common injuries such as spinal cord trauma can result in lifelong disability. In many cases, you'll need the help of an experienced spinal cord lawyer to help you seek a settlement to provide for long-term care.

Our attorneys are passionate about defending the rights of Illinois' working men and women regardless of their injury and long-term prognosis. We are so confident in our skill and experience that we offer you the promise that if we are not able to make a recovery in your case, you won't owe us a dime. Before making any decisions, request a free copy of our consumer guide, An Injured Workers' Guide to Third Party Liability Lawsuits.

When you have questions on your Chicago Workers' Comp claim or worksite accident, we have your answers. Please contact the Law Offices of Barry G. Doyle, P.C. to find out how we can help you with your workplace injury claim -312-263-1080.



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Barry G. Doyle, P.C.
5215 Old Orchard Road
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Skokie, IL 60077
Phone: 312.263.1080
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    When you are injured on the job in Illinois due to the negligence of someone other your employer or a co-worker, you have a right to file both a worker's compensation case and a third-party liability lawsuit to recover full compensation for your injuries. The Law Offices of Barry G. Doyle, PC assists injured Illinois workers in getting the compensation they deserve.
  • Basics on Types of Third Party Liability Lawsuits   
    When you are injured on the job in Illinois, you can pursue both a worker's compensation case and a third party liability suit against any person or entity other than your employer or a co-employee responsible for your injuries. Our Chicago law firm provides free information about the possible types of third party suits.
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    Employers who pay out worker's compensation benefits to employees who also file third party liability suits in Illinois have a lien, or right of recovery, for the benefits that they paid out to the injured worker.
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    Truck drivers have up to three means of recovering compensation for injuries suffered in a car crash while driving a tractor trailer. These include worker's compensation claims, an automobile liability claim, and an uninsured or underinsured motorist claim on the truck they were driving.
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    Many injured workers are reluctant to hire a lawyer, and often decide to do so only after real problems have developed in their case. Our Chicago law firm is pleased to offer these 14 signs of trouble which should lead you to hire a Chicago workers compensation lawyer.
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    A lump sum settlement for permanency from the injury is one of the basic benefits available in almost every Illinois worker's compensation case. Our Chicago law firm is pleased to offer free information to injured workers about how settlements are computed and two things that we believe are true about every case.
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    Injured workers in Illinois cost themselves thousands of dollars every year by settling their cases without having a solid understanding of how cases are evaluated for settlement and what a fairvalue is. We refer to this as flying blind, and in this article, we discuss how this is a mistake.
  • Paying for a Lawyer in Illinois Worker's Compensation Claims   
    Worker's compensation lawyers in Illinois are paid on a contingency basis, meaning that there is no fee if there is no recovery. Also, there are no up-front costs to hiring an Illinois worker's compensation lawyer.
  • Off The Clock Injuries and Worker's Compensation in Illinois   
    Many Illinois workers who are injured in accidents occurring at their workplace are wrongfully advised that the injuries are not covered by worker's compensation.
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    Many injured workers are concerned about their ability to see doctors of their own choosing in Illinois worker's compensation cases. Free information provided to injured Illinois workers, courtesy of the Law Offoces of Barry G. Doyle, PC based in Chicago, Illinois.
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    The list of services that experienced Chicago personal injury lawyers offer to accident victims in third party liability suits is lengthy.
  • Protecting Your Third Party Liability Suit   
    Workers who are injured on the job may be able to file suit against another person that is responsible for their injuries. Learn what steps you should take after an accident to best position yourself to win your third party liability suit.
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    Many people are reluctant to hire a lawyer for a worker's compensation case. However, our view is that people who decide to handle their own worker's compensation cases are making a serious mistake. Here are 7 good reasons why you should hire a lawyer to handle your worker's comp case.
  • Types of Third Party Lawsuits - Negligence Claims   
    When a worker suffers an on the job injury due to the negligence of someone besides his employer or a co-employee, he can pursue a third party liability suit against the negligent person or entity. Learn about some of the negligence cases lawyers in our Chicago law firm have handled on behalf of inujured workers.
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    When an injured worker has two jobs, this can have tremendous significance in the amount that the injured worker receives while he is off work and in the amount of his final settlement.
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    Not every work related accident in Illinois requires the help of an experienced Chicago worker's compensation lawyer, but some do. This free information for injured workers offers advice as to when they need to hire an experienced Illinois workers compensation lawyer.
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Skokie, IL 60077
Phone: 312.263.1080
Fax: 312.263.0153
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