Morris Workers' Compensation Lawyer

Aggressive Workers' Compensation Lawyer Representing Clients in Morris, IL

Workers' compensation benefits are essential for employees who are injured while on the job. This includes workers who develop work-related occupational diseases or repetitive motion injuries as well. While workplace accidents can occur in any industry, as far as workplace fatalities go, more workers in agriculture, forestry, fishing, and hunting die while on the job than in any other industry (18.6 per 100,000). Next are those in transportation and warehousing (14.1 fatalities per 100,000) and construction workers (9.6 fatalities per 100,000).

Families who lose a loved one in work-related accidents will usually need the death benefits afforded by workers' compensation. Workers injured while on the job need workers' comp benefits like medical expenses, temporary replacement income, permanent disability compensation, and assistance with occupational retraining. Almost all employers in Illinois are required to carry workers' compensation insurance for their employees. This insurance covers employees injured on the job, regardless of fault or negligence.

Unfortunately, some employers will do their best to avoid paying workers' compensation claims because they do not want their company expenses to increase. Employees who find themselves at odds with their employers may be hesitant to pursue benefits because they are afraid of losing their jobs. It is illegal for employers to discriminate against employees who file workers' compensation claims. If you feel as though you are not in a strong bargaining position, you need a knowledgeable, highly skilled Morris workers' comp lawyer to fight for you.

The Purpose of Illinois Workers' Compensation

Workers' compensation laws in Illinois and across the nation are meant to protect workers who are injured or disabled while on the job. The goal of workers' comp is to eliminate—to the extent possible—the need for litigation. Workers' compensation laws also provide benefits for spouses and dependents of a worker killed while on the job. State statutes establish the framework for workers' compensation in individual states, although there are both federal and state laws relating to workers' compensation.

Federal workers' comp laws provide benefits to non-military, federal employees. The federal provisions are similar to most state laws. Those seeking compensation for on-the-job injuries in Illinois, as well as those who are seeking Social Security Disability, can benefit from speaking to an attorney at McNamara Phelan McSteen, LLC.

We represent injured workers across the spectrum of industries in Illinois. You pay us nothing until we collect benefits for you, and under the statute, our fees are set at 20 percent of your recovery. If you feel that you are not receiving the workers' compensation benefits you deserve, we can help.

Skilled Legal Representation for On-the-Job Injuries

At McNamara Phelan McSteen, LLC, we empathize with the pain and financial hardship your workplace injury has caused. You may be unable to work as a result of your workplace accident, preventing you from making ends meet. You could also be overwhelmed by the many workers' compensation forms you are required to fill out. If your employer is balking at paying your benefits, your troubles can increase exponentially.

Regardless of the situation you find yourself in, you need a strong workers' compensation attorney to fight for you. The McNamara Phelan McSteen, LLC attorneys have been serving the needs of injured Illinois workers for many decades. We have the knowledge and experience necessary to ensure you receive full workers' comp benefits for your workplace injury.

Contact Our Morris, IL Workers' Compensation Lawyers

To ensure that your rights are fully protected throughout the workers' compensation process, you need an attorney who has a history of positive results. At McNamara Phelan McSteen, LLC we will address the financial hardship you and your family have suffered as a result of your workplace injury. Contact us at 815-727-0100 to set up a comprehensive consultation. We serve clients in Grundy County and other surrounding areas.