By Steven A. Edelman, Attorney 314-631-6777, Ext. 14

The Illinois workers’ compensation law states “Notice of the accident shall be given to the employer as soon as practicable, but not later than 45 days after the accident.” . . . and “Notice of the accident shall give the approximate date and place of the accident, if known, and may be given orally or in writing. 820 ILCS 305/6(c).

It is important that an injured worker report their work injury in Illinois to the employer both verbally and in writing to someone in a supervisory job position at the employer for example: a boss, supervisor, human resources, owner of the employer.

If you’ve been injured at work, then please immediately contact our law firm, and one of our skilled attorneys will be happy to discuss your rights and benefits under Illinois workers’ compensation law. Call us for a free consultation: 314-631-6777, Ext. 14

Steven A. Edelman, Attorney

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Question: What are the three major benefits for an injured worker under Illinois Workers’ Compensation law?

The First Major Benefit under Illinois Workers’ Compensation Law: The first Major Benefit under the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Act is medical treatment paid for by the employer/workers’ compensation insurance company 820 ILCS 305/8(a). Under Illinois workers’ compensation law, an injured worker has the right by law to choose two medical providers and the referrals from each of these two chosen providers. The law states that:

1. The employer shall pay for medical services for the employee’s First choice of medical provider and any provider in this chain of referrals from this first choice provider. 820 ILCS 305/8(a)(2)  
2. The Employer shall pay for medical services for the employee’s Second choice of medical provider and any provider in this chain of referrals from this second choice of provider. 820 ILCS 305/8(a)(3)

The Second Major Benefit under Illinois Workers’ Compensation Law: The second major benefit under the Illinois Workers’ Compensation law is temporary total disability (TTD) 820 ILCS 305/8(b)

The Third Major Benefit under Illinois Workers’ Compensation Law: The third major benefit under Illinois Workers’ Compensation law is typically a lump sum settlement to compensate the injured worker for the permanent disability they suffer from the work injury. 

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