Channahon Workers' Compensation Lawyer

Skilled Workers' Compensation Lawyer Committed to Clients in Channahon, IL

Occupational injuries and illnesses may affect many people in Illinois, including those who work in transportation, utilities, education, and health services. While the construction industry has the highest number of fatalities from work accidents, nurses also have high rates of injuries and illnesses related to their workplaces. Almost all employers in the state of Illinois are required to carry workers' compensation insurance, and their employees are entitled to benefits following a workplace accident.

Being involved in a workplace accident can result in significant difficulties for you and your family. If your employer is balking at paying the workers' compensation benefits you are entitled to receive, you need strong legal representation. Few workers can easily go without a paycheck for more than a month or so, and securing your benefits quickly is essential to protect your future.

Under workers' compensation laws, you are entitled to have all your medical expenses paid in full. You are also entitled to replacement income for your lost wages, permanent disability compensation, and assistance with occupational retraining. It can be difficult to deal with the effects of a serious injury or illness while also working to obtain workers' comp benefits. At McNamara Phelan McSteen, LLC, our attorneys are here to fight for your best interests, ensuring you receive the compensation you are owed.

What Benefits Are Available From Workers' Compensation?

As of January 2024, the maximum weekly benefits for workers' compensation include:

• The maximum weekly benefit for temporary total disability (TTD), death, permanent total disability (PTD), and permanent partial disability (PPD) (amputation of a limb or removal of an eye) is $1,897.92.
• The maximum weekly benefit for permanent partial disability (PPD) if no amputation or removal of an eye is involved is $1,024.87 per week.
• Mileage reimbursement rates are $0.67 per mile.
• The statewide average weekly workers' compensation rate as of January 15, 2024 was $1,423.44.

The knowledgeable attorneys at McNamara Phelan McSteen, LLC will work hard to ensure you receive the workers' compensation benefits you are entitled to following your injury or occupational illness.

Skilled Legal Representation for On-the-Job Injuries

The Illinois Workers' Compensation Commission has a compliance division that investigates reports of employers who fail to provide coverage for their employees. Most employers in the state are required to carry workers' compensation insurance. Civil and criminal penalties may be pursued for employers who do not carry this coverage.

If an employer knowingly fails to provide workers' compensation insurance for employees, then the employer loses any protection provided. An employee injured while his or her employer is uninsured can sue the employer for damages in civil court. Whether your employer had workers' compensation insurance or was not covered, you need experienced legal representation—someone who has your back and who will fight for you every step of the way.

Receive Maximum Benefits From an Uncompromising Workers' Compensation Lawyer

During this stressful time, you need a highly skilled workers' compensation lawyer. You also need a compassionate advocate who understands the financial hardships and the physical and emotional pain you and your family are suffering. At McNamara Phelan McSteen, LLC, we will work hard to ensure you receive every workers' comp benefit available. These benefits will help you recover from your injuries and get back to your life.

If you need occupational training to help you transition from the job you had to another job, your workers' compensation benefits will cover that as well. Our goal is to help you get the benefits you need as quickly as possible. If you have been denied those benefits, we will aggressively fight on your behalf.

Regardless of the industry you work in, our attorneys are ready to help you get the workers' compensation benefits you are entitled to receive. Our firm also helps those who are seeking Social Security Disability. With fees set by statute at 20 percent of your workers' compensation recovery, you pay us nothing until you receive your deserved benefits.

Contact Our Channahon Workers' Compensation Attorneys

Following an on-the-job injury in the workplace or a work-related occupational illness, you may be entitled to substantial benefits through your employer's workers' compensation insurance. You may also be concerned that you are being denied certain benefits you deserve. Contact McNamara Phelan McSteen, LLC at 815-727-0100 for a free consultation with one of our highly skilled lawyers. We serve clients in Grundy County, Will County, Kendall County, and other surrounding counties.