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Illinois Construction Accidents & Workers’ Compensation

Blog Post by Barry G. Doyle

If you have witnessed an Illinois construction accident, you know how badly people can be hurt. If you have been in a construction site accident, you need to understand what type of compensation that you might receive for your injuries. One of the avenues you may have available to you is to receive benefits from Illinois Workers’ Compensation.Filing for Workers’ CompensationIn order to file for Workers’ Compensation, you need to notify your employer of the accident within 45 days of the incident. Most people notify their employers right away. Your employer or your employer’s insurance company will file paperwork for Workers’ Compensation if you miss 3 or more days of work as a result of the accident.Illinois Workers’ Compensation BenefitsYou may be entitled to the following benefits under the Workers’ Compensation Act: 

  • Ÿ Payments for hospitalization;
  • Ÿ Payments for surgery;
  • Ÿ Payments for visiting your physician;
  • Ÿ Payments for physical therapy;
  • Ÿ Compensation for vocational re-training;
  • Ÿ Compensation for temporary partial disability;
  • Ÿ Compensation for permanent partial disability;
  • Ÿ Compensation for temporary total disability; and
  • Ÿ Compensation for permanent total disability. 

Benefits are subject to maximums and minimums.Illinois Workers’ Compensation Death BenefitsPeople who have lost loved ones in Illinois construction accidents may be entitled to death benefits. Workers’ Compensation will contribute towards burial costs. In addition, Workers’ Compensation will pay the spouse and/or children a percentage of the person’s average weekly salary for 25 years or up to $500,000. If the person did not leave a spouse or any children, other relatives may be able to claim this benefit.Despite the best of intentions, Workers’ Compensation benefits may not be enough for dealing with serious or permanent injuries. For this reason it is important to speak to a qualified Chicago construction accident lawyer who can help you explore all possible areas of compensation including third-party claims.For more information on common construction site accidents, visit our article library. When to Hire a Chicago Construction Accident LawyerIt’s important to contact a qualified Chicago construction accident lawyer as soon as you are able. Even though Workers’ Compensation is available for victims of construction site accidents, this alone may not be enough to cover all of your expenses. A Chicago construction accident lawyer can help you explore all available avenues of compensation for your injuries. The Law Offices of Barry G. Doyle, P.C. have tried many cases like yours and understand the complexities of worksite injury cases. For a free evaluation of your case contact us today – 312-263-1080

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