Injuries to Delivery Workers

Workers’ Compensation Attorneys Serving Schaumburg and Wheaton

We rely on delivery workers every single day. These workers routinely have to carry very heavy packages and work long days. In some cases, deliveries have to be made through narrow passages or up multiple flights of stairs. This type of work can take a toll on the body, and creates many opportunities for injuries to delivery workers. If you make deliveries for a living and have sustained an injury due to a workplace accident, you may be entitled to benefits. At Therman Law Offices, our hard-working and reputable Schaumburg and Wheaton workers’ compensation lawyers understand how to analyze these cases and aggressively pursue the benefits you rightfully deserve.

Causes of Delivery Worker Injuries

Delivery workers are often under intense deadlines to deliver packages. With online shopping being more popular than ever, the race to deliver is competitive, with major delivery companies transporting millions of packages to consumers each day. During holiday season, delivery companies have to hire thousands of extra employees to meet the surge. Even food delivery apps have contributed to the increased number of delivery workers.

Injuries to delivery workers may occur in a number of ways including but not limited to: car accidents, cargo accidents, slip and falls, falling merchandise, repetitive stress injuries, as well as loading and unloading accidents. In addition, delivery workers are often exposed to inherently dangerous materials that can pose a risk of harm to them such as hazardous chemicals, flammable mixtures, and even medical samples.

Workers’ Compensation in Illinois

The Illinois Workers’ Compensation Act (IWCA) sets forth all laws pertaining to workers’ compensation in the state of Illinois. Workers’ compensation is a type of insurance that provides certain benefits to workers who become injured, ill, or disabled during the course and scope of employment. Almost every employer in the state is required to purchase this type of insurance to provide a remedy for injured workers. The IWCA makes clear the type of injuries that are covered, as well as the type of benefits that may be recovered. In order to recover the maximum benefits for an injury, it is vital to show that the workplace activity was a direct cause of your injury, and an experienced workers’ compensation attorney can help you make your case.

Workers’ Compensation Benefits that May be Available

If you have been hurt on the job, you can file a claim for worker’s compensation to seek coverage for medical bills and a portion of your lost wages. Employers are required by law to cover all costs of medical care that are reasonably necessary to cure or alleviate the impact of the injury. Every case is unique, but this typically includes coverage for emergency care, hospital care, doctor visits, surgeries, rehabilitation costs, and any other treatment needed to get better.

A natural consequence of being injured on the job is not being able to work while you recover. If this happens, you will likely be able to seek temporary total benefits (TTD), which provide compensation to an employee the whole time they are unable to work. TTD benefits are calculated as two-thirds of the employee’s weekly wage within the minimum and maximum limits set by the state of Illinois. TTD benefits are simply one example of the type of disability benefits you could receive. Depending on the severity of your injury and the length of time you will be unable to work, you may be entitled to different disability benefits.

Schaumburg and Wheaton Work Injury Lawyers

Injuries to delivery workers are unfortunately a common occurrence across industries. If you are a delivery worker who has sustained an on-the-job injury, it is important to reach out to a seasoned workers’ compensation attorney without delay. At Therman Law Offices, we understand how daunting a workplace injury can be. Not only are you in pain, you sometimes don’t know how long it will take before you can return to work. Given the complexities surrounding these injuries, you can expect the utmost compassion from us throughout the entire legal process. We proudly take on clients not only from Schaumburg and Wheaton, but also from areas including Addison, Elmhurst, West Chicago, Lemont, Westmont, Oakbrook, Terrace, Clarendon Hills, Downers Grove, and Lisle. Call us today at 312-588-1900 or reach us online.