Minooka Workers' Compensation Lawyer

Dedicated Workers' Compensation Lawyer Fighting for Benefits in Minooka, IL

The U.S. Bureau of Labor reported 112,500 nonfatal workplace injuries and illnesses in Illinois in 2022, translating into 2.7 cases per 100 full-time workers. Workers' compensation benefits are available to virtually all Illinois workers who suffer workplace injuries. Neither fault nor negligence factors into the workers' compensation equation. While you are entitled to workers' comp benefits, some employers may attempt to limit your benefits to prevent their expenses from increasing.

Under workers' compensation laws, you are entitled to receive a percentage of your normal salary, all "reasonable and necessary" medical expenses, permanent disability compensation, and occupational retraining assistance. On your own, it can be difficult for you to fight your employer and the system when benefits are denied. A lawyer with significant experience and knowledge regarding the Illinois workers' compensation process can help ensure that you will receive what you are owed.

What Should You Do Following an Illinois Workplace Injury?

Taking the necessary steps after an injury at work can be difficult. After all, you have been injured and are likely worried about your health as well as your financial position. Many American workers live paycheck to paycheck, so going without pay, even for a month, can be financially devastating.

Workers' compensation benefits are paid for injuries caused in the workplace. These include injuries in a workplace accident, the aggravation of a pre-existing condition, or an injury resulting from repetitive workplace strain. Following a workplace injury, you should do the following:

• Seek immediate medical assistance for your injury.
• Notify your employer either orally or in writing within 45 days of the injury or illness.
• Make sure you fully understand your rights under Illinois workers' compensation laws.
• Keep track of the time limits associated with your claim.
• Speak to a highly qualified Minooka workers' compensation lawyer as soon as possible.

Workplace Injuries Deserve Maximum Workers' Comp Benefits

When you choose McNamara Phelan McSteen, LLC, you have taken an important step toward safeguarding your future. We understand that you may be suffering pain—both physical and emotional—from your injury, as well as financial hardship. Our knowledgeable workers' compensation attorneys will go the extra mile for you to ensure you receive the maximum benefits possible. We want you to recover from your injuries without worrying about whether your benefits will be paid promptly.

During this difficult time, you should be able to feel secure about your future. Our skilled lawyers will aggressively fight to ensure your case is resolved quickly. In addition to assisting our clients with workers' compensation issues, we also help those seeking Social Security Disability benefits.

If your employer refuses to pay your claim, you can appeal to the Illinois Workers' Compensation Commission. Your attorney will help you prove to the Commission that you are eligible for benefits. Claims are commonly disputed for the following reasons:

• Jurisdiction—Was the employer subject to Illinois' workers' compensation laws?
• Employer-employee relationship—Were you working as an employee on the date of the accident?
• Causal connection—Was the injury or exposure to occupational disease directly related to the work environment?
• Notice—Was the employer properly notified of the accident or exposure within the applicable time limits?

Workers' Compensation Lawyer Aggressively Fighting for Your Benefits

At McNamara Phelan McSteen, LLC, our experienced attorneys will represent you, working zealously to obtain the benefits you need and deserve. Our firm represents injured workers across a wide range of industries, including maintenance workers, firefighters, police officers, and those who work in the fields of transportation, manufacturing, and construction. As of 2022, construction workers across the nation experienced the most workplace deaths, while those working in the education and health services industries experienced the highest number of nonfatal illnesses.

Contact Our Minooka, IL Workers' Comp Attorneys

Following an injury at work or an occupational disease related to your workplace, you deserve to be treated with respect and paid the benefits you are owed. Contact McNamara Phelan McSteen, LLC at 815-727-0100 for a free consultation. We will answer all your questions, and help you get the workers' compensation you are entitled to receive. We serve clients in Kendall County, Grundy County, Will County, and the surrounding areas.