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Workers who get injured or ill while doing their jobs may face significant financial challenges. Their income could decrease if they miss work or cannot physically work as many hours as they previously could. Many injuries result in high medical bills. Filing a workers’ compensation claim can help cover these financial losses while you recover…
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Millions of Americans commute to their jobs daily, expecting a routine workday. However, worker’s compensation benefits provide crucial financial support when work-related injuries or illnesses occur. This system ensures employees have a safety net when faced with work-related health issues. What is Workers’ Compensation? Workers’ compensation is a form of insurance that helps with wage…
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Work-related injuries can lead to many consequences, including pain and suffering. While workers’ compensation is available to injured workers to cover medical costs and lost wages, it typically doesn’t cover pain and suffering. However, if you suffered significant pain and suffering from a work injury, compensation may be available through other avenues. A third-party personal…
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Life can feel like it’s on pause after a workplace injury. You’ve filed a workers’ compensation claim, but now you’re waiting for the next steps. The process behind the scenes involves insurance companies, medical treatment, and the overall workers’ compensation settlement procedure, which can impact how long the case takes to resolve. It’s natural to…
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Undocumented immigrants face challenges that others may not, including keeping their immigration status secret from the government. This creates an interesting concern when an undocumented immigrant is injured by a government vehicle. When an undocumented immigrant is injured by a government vehicle, there are protections in place to help them take legal action without taking…
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Sexual abuse is a problem that undocumented immigrants often face at work. The law provides the same protections for everyone regardless of their immigration status. If you face sexual abuse at work, you can take legal action to protect yourself. Understanding Workplace Sexual Abuse and Harassment Workplace sexual abuse and harassment includes a range of…
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According to reports from The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), there were more than 6.3 million undocumented immigrants working in construction and agriculture in 2006 [1]. These are two of the most dangerous industries in the country, giving undocumented immigrants a much higher chance…
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An undocumented worker is eligible for workers’ compensation benefits, regardless of their legal immigration status. Federal, state, and local agencies are not allowed to deny rights, benefits, or privileges based on a person’s unwillingness to disclose their social security number [1]. This has been used as the precedent to ensure a worker’s undocumented status does…
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Workers’ compensation benefits are designed to cover an employee’s expenses due to a work-related injury. However, some employers may wrongfully terminate an employee for filing a claim, which is illegal. Employers cannot fire an employee for an unlawful reason, such as a work-related injury, even in an at-will employment state. However, they may terminate an…
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Workers’ comp statistics reveal that, while there are approximately 200,000 workplace accidents in Illinois annually, less than 40,000 workers’ comp claims are filed with the state [1]. When an injured worker receives their workers’ compensation benefits, they can choose a structured settlement or a lump sum payment. A lump sum settlement can be an attractive…
