Each work injury accident is different, but victims face the same issues: they need money for their expenses. Medical bills and even pain and suffering are damages that can add up after a work injury accident. Getting hurt at work could mean you end up missing work to physically recover.
Working with the right work injury accident lawyer is critical. They’ll give you direct answers, keep you informed about your options, and look out for your best interests. They should work for your goals, not their own interests.
The Staver team can help you prove someone else’s negligence caused your accident, calculate your losses, and file your third-party liability claim. If the insurance company or the at-fault party refuses to make you a fair offer, we’ll fight for justice in court, so you get fair compensation.
The number of annual fatalities at work in Chicago varies, but even a non-fatal accident can be devastating. You could suffer lifelong consequences because of someone’s negligence. You’ll face medical expenses while you try to recover.
If you’ve been hurt in a work accident, our Chicago injury accident lawyers can help you. Our team will:
We’ll go over your work injury, gather evidence, and identify anyone liable for your injuries during your first consultation. We’ll investigate your accident thoroughly.
Illinois is an at-fault state. That means you can file a third-party liability claim with the at-fault party’s insurance company. We’ll establish negligence under Illinois law to prove that they violated their duty of care and caused your injuries.
Your claim’s value will primarily be based on your injuries, such as medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering. We meticulously document your medical expenses, lost wages, and other out-of-pocket costs.
Our Chicago work accident lawyers will consider non-economic damages like pain and suffering, diminished quality of life, or emotional distress.
We’ll issue a demand letter that gives the insurance company notice of your claim and the damages you’re seeking. If they offer a lowball settlement or deny your claim, we’ll work on your behalf to hold them accountable.
You don’t want to settle a claim too quickly: you might have hidden injuries, or your expenses could be higher than you originally thought.
Our trial lawyers won’t accept lowball offers that don’t cover all your losses. Not every case needs to go to court, but we’ll prepare for that eventuality so that you get the compensation you deserve.
We handle all communication with the insurance company, allowing you to focus on recovery. We keep you informed throughout the process and explain your options clearly.
Don’t wait. Contact Staver Accident Injury Lawyers today for a free consultation.
If you or a loved one are hurt in a Chicago work accident, you deserve qualified representation to ensure you get the maximum settlement available. The Staver Accident Injury Lawyers, P.C., are located downtown in the Republic Bank building next to St. Peter’s Catholic Church. Call us to schedule your free initial consultation.
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Work accidents are unexpected, and they can happen at worksites. By remembering these key points, you can protect your claim to compensation.
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The Illinois Workers’ Compensation Act is the primary piece of legislation used in workers’ compensation cases.
An employee must inform their employer within 45 days of the injury to receive maximum benefits. Note, though, that many employers have more restrictive reporting requirements.
Illinois laws cover an employer’s obligation to pay for workers’ compensation and post workers’ compensation insurance notices in an area where employees can see them. There are limited exceptions to these. Employers must report an injury to the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission when an employee misses three workdays.
Someone needs to be held responsible for the harm you suffered after a Chicago work accident. This means physical and financial harm. In legal terms, this is what’s referred to as ‘liability.’
To determine liability, you must typically identify who’s responsible and how they ignored their duty to act responsibly, thereby causing your injury and various losses.
You may wonder about how the details of your accident could impact your claim. If you’re an injured worker, you should seek out a workers’ compensation lawyer near you who can help with:
All of these issues can lead to a complex personal injury or workers’ comp claim where an insurance company tries to deny your compensation.
Most work injuries are paid out through the workers’ compensation system. This is when your company pays a premium every month to provide coverage to all employees.
Once approved, workers’ compensation benefits will include your medical treatment, lost wages, temporary total disability, permanent partial disability, and more.
Illinois is a no-fault system workers’ comp system. As an employee, you don’t need to prove that the company was to blame for your accident to receive compensation.
However, when the system fails and the insurance companies are working in their best interest, that’s where we step in and take control.
Workplace accidents are also frequently caused by someone outside of your place of employment. For example, if you are out making a delivery to a client and fall on their unsalted icy steps, their homeowners’ insurance could be liable for your work-related injury.
If this is the case, we’ll file what’s called a third-party claim. The process is much different than a workers’ comp claim.
But our approach is the same: we’ll collect evidence that supports your case, negotiate on your behalf, and fight for your every step of the way.
It all starts with a free consultation.
Here are some of the most common worker injuries we see:
On-the-job accidents occur for many reasons and often result in severe injuries. Sometimes establishing responsibility is obvious. Other times, it takes an investigation to determine if someone was negligent.
Any number of accidents or mistakes can happen in the workplace. From inadequate employee training to improper maintenance, ignoring safety procedures, or outside instances of negligence, some of the most common work accidents we’ve seen include:
Construction is one of the most dangerous industries in the United States. A moment of distraction can leave a worker with serious or fatal injuries, and malfunctioning equipment can claim the life of even the most attentive worker. Common types of injuries in this field include those caused by falls, electrocution, being hit with an object, and being caught between pieces of equipment.
Learn more on our ‘Construction Accident’ page.
Generally speaking, this category of workplace injuries does not include accidents that occur when you are commuting to or from work. However, it does cover accidents that occur when you are running workplace errands, making a delivery, or traveling for work. It also covers those whose job involves driving. It can become challenging to assign liability if the other driver is responsible for the accident, as you may also be able to seek compensation through a third-party claim.
Maritime accidents are very common, as employers often try to run ships on skeleton crews or limit safety protocols to save time. In Illinois, compensation may fall under the Jones Act, rather than workers’ compensation.
You will file a workers’ comp claim by notifying your employer of your work-related injury and finding the appropriate forms from the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission or from your employer’s HR department.
Your employer, workers’ comp, and any third-party insurance company will want to see proof of your injuries. Your medical records from emergency treatment and ongoing care will serve as proof of injury as well as the severity of the injury.
Although you can see your regular primary care physician for a work-related injury, there are doctors who specialize in work-related injuries. It can be helpful to work with those types of doctors who are familiar with the workers’ compensation forms.
Some doctors and medical groups that advertise that they work with workers’ comp and work related injuries include the Illinois Bone & Joint Institute, UI Health Occupational Environmental Medicine, and Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush. If you’d like other options, call our law offices for help finding the right doctors for you.
If you don’t get medical treatment or you stop care, it will be impossible to prove that you deserve compensation.
We cover the whole of the Chicagoland area: Chicago, Aurora, Elgin, Hinsdale, Naperville, Joliet, Waukegan.
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We understand you’re under financial pressure. After a Chicago work injury accident, you’ll need a substantial settlement to cover your expenses, including non-monetary damages like pain and suffering. That’s where Staver steps in. Let us strengthen your accident claim and pursue EVERYTHING you’re owed.
