In Illinois, if you are hurt at work, there are three types of benefits that you are entitled to by law. An Illinois Workers' Compensation attorney will ensure that you receive these benefits. The law provides compensation for:
Time off work - If you are unable to work due to restrictions given by your doctor, you are entitled to receive weekly payments equal to 2/3 of your average weekly wage until you are either able to work again or have completed treatment for your work injury. In workers compensation, this is called "Temporary Total Disability", or "TTD" for short.
Medical bills - Your employer is required to pay all reasonable and necessary medical bills relating to your work injury. This includes doctor visits, diagnostic testing such as MRIs or X-Rays, surgery, and rehabilitation services such as physical therapy.
Permanent disability - The law recognizes that even after you have finished treatment, you will never be 100% again. You may be completely disabled, or you may have some lingering affects from the injury and treatment. Even if you are not completely disabled, you are entitled to compensation for the permanent effects of your work injury.
These benefits, as well as other aspects of workers compensation law are provided by the Illinois Workers' Compensation Act. Workers' Compensation attorneys are familiar with this body of law and the necessary processes involved in getting injured workers the benefits they deserve.
