Teachers attacked at school are often injured during assaults or physical altercations with students, parents, or co-workers—and many of these injuries are covered by workers’ compensation under Illinois law. Being struck, kicked, bitten, pushed, or hurt while restraining a student or breaking up a fight is not “just part of the job.” When violence occurs…
When a nurse is attacked by a patient at work, Illinois workers’ compensation treats the incident as a work injury—not a personal matter. The nurse may be entitled to medical treatment, wage replacement benefits, disability compensation, and in severe cases lifetime benefits, even if the hospital minimizes the assault or no criminal charges are filed….
Chicago nurses who are attacked by patients at work are covered by Illinois workers’ compensation law. Despite new hospital safety laws, patient violence continues to injure nurses across Chicago emergency departments and inpatient units. When a nurse is assaulted on the job, workers’ compensation may provide medical treatment, wage replacement, permanent disability benefits, and—in severe…
A serious early-morning crash involving a dump truck on the inbound Kennedy Expressway (I-94) near downtown Chicago caused major traffic delays and sent the dump truck driver to the hospital with injuries, according to Illinois State Police and ABC7 Chicago. The crash occurred near Madison Street and Monroe, in the Near West Side / Greektown…
Injured at work in Illinois? Here are the 10 most important things every injured worker must know about Illinois workers’ compensation in 2025 — including your rights, deadlines, benefits, settlements, medical treatment rules, and how to protect your claim. Written by Illinois workers’ compensation attorneys with 25+ years of experience and hundreds of cases tried…
Injured at work in Illinois? This 2025 Essential Guide explains exactly how the Illinois workers’ compensation system works — including your legal rights, filing deadlines, required medical documentation, benefit rates, settlement valuation factors, and what to do if your workers’ comp claim is delayed or denied. Authored by Illinois work injury lawyers with 25+ years…
Carpal tunnel syndrome is one of the most frequently disputed workers’ compensation claims in Illinois — especially in Chicago’s manufacturing, trades, and warehouse industries. Even when your symptoms seem obviously work-related, insurers often argue that carpal tunnel is “degenerative,” “age-related,” or “not caused by your job.” But under the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Act, carpal tunnel…
Hand injuries are some of the most common — and most misunderstood — workers’ compensation claims in Illinois. Whether you suffered a TFCC tear, a radius fracture, a metacarpal break, carpal tunnel, De Quervain’s, or even a severe degloving injury, the truth is this: there is no “average” hand injury settlement in Illinois workers’ comp….
(Short answer: No—your boss cannot legally make you.) When you get hurt on the job in Illinois, you should be focused on getting medical care and healing—not burning through your hard-earned vacation days or worrying whether your employer will punish you for reporting the injury. Yet, one of the top questions injured workers ask us…
If your Illinois workers’ comp TTD check is late — even by a week — it can throw your whole budget off and make you worry that your benefits are in danger. This article walks you through how often workers’ comp checks should come in Illinois, the most common reasons payments are delayed, and the…
If your Illinois workers’ comp TTD checks suddenly stopped, you’re probably wondering, “Can they really do that?” and “How am I supposed to pay my bills now?” This guide explains the most common reasons workers’ comp stops paying, how to tell what’s really going on with your claim, and the exact steps you can take…
Short answer: The average workers’ comp settlement for a neck injury in Illinois varies widely. Mild neck strains that heal fully may resolve in the low five figures. Herniated disc cases with injections or surgery often land in the $50,000–$150,000+ range. Serious cervical injuries involving fusion surgery, permanent restrictions, loss of occupation, wage differential benefits,…
If you slipped on ice or snow in a work parking lot in Illinois, you’re likely wondering: Does workers’ comp cover slipping on ice in a parking lot? What if my employer doesn’t own the lot? Can I sue the property owner or snow removal company? Under the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Act (820 ILCS 305),…
If you were hurt at work in Illinois, you might be wondering: “Can I sue someone if I was injured at work in Illinois?” “Can I get more than just workers’ comp?” “What if another driver hit me while I was working?” “What if I slipped and fell in a parking lot or loading dock…
A tragic workplace violence incident recently occurred at a Chick-fil-A restaurant in Oswego, Illinois, where a 19-year-old man was charged with murder and multiple felonies after allegedly stabbing several people. According to reports, one delivery driver was killed and another maintenance worker was seriously injured while performing job-related duties at the restaurant.(Source: ABC7 Chicago) While…
