Our Gurnee, IL Workers Compensation Lawyer Fights For Your Rights
We all deserve a safe place to work; even people in dangerous careers like construction work, maritime laborers, and electricians should have proper safety gear and a boss who sets strict safety protocols. But, even with the best precautions, accidents can happen. Fortunately, in Illinois, your employer should have Workers’ Compensation coverage, which provides you with full coverage of all necessary medical expenses to treat your workspace injury and a wage replacement stipend so you can pay your bills. However, if you have trouble getting your worker’s comp claim approved, or if your employer refuses to pay the full amount of your medical care, you may benefit from the help of our Gurnee, IL workers’ compensation lawyer.
At Therman Law Offices, LTD, we fight for the rights of injured workers like you. If you have problems filing your claim, difficulty getting your medical treatment approved, or your employer engages in retaliatory action, please call us for a free consultation.
Workers’ Compensation Benefits Are Your Legal Right!
You don’t need an attorney to assert your rights and file a workers’ compensation claim. However, when you run into difficulty, or if your claim is rejected because it was improperly filed or lacked your employer’s approval, then the advice of a lawyer can help smooth the process and get you your benefits.
Or perhaps you got hurt at work or developed an occupational disease or illness only to discover that your employer does not have workers’ compensation (but should have). In these cases, your employer is breaking the law, and you are entitled to file a lawsuit for damages against them. You can recover the full amount of your medical bills, all lost wages and loss of earning potential, and compensation for your pain and suffering, which isn’t available under Illinois workers’ compensation.
Illinois Workers’ Comp Attorney Helps File Third-Party Lawsuits
Maybe a third party caused your workplace accident. For example, you drive as part of your job duties and are hit by another driver while you’re driving for work. In this case, you would be entitled to workers’ compensation benefits (because you were working) and eligible to file a third-party lawsuit against the driver who hit you. We can help you with that.
Or, maybe your accident was caused by a subcontractor, vendor, or other third party who was at your workplace but is not part of your company. These situations are also ones in which a third-party lawsuit may be appropriate. We explain your rights under Illinois workers’ compensation law, plus your eligibility to take other legal action and guide you through the often-complicated process of doing both.
Injured At Work? Get Back On Your Feet With The Help Of Our Legal Team
Have you been hurt at work or developed an occupational disease like high blood pressure, carpal tunnel syndrome, or mesothelioma? The attorneys at Therman Law Offices, LTD, are ready to help you file your claim, appeal a denied or minimized claim, or take legal action if your employer doesn’t have workers’ compensation insurance. We can also answer your questions about third-party lawsuits. Call us today for a free consultation with a Gurnee workers’ compensation lawyer.