Specific Accident Injury AttorneysIllinois Workers Compensation LawyersThere are many ways in which a person can injure themselves at work, even at a workplace with OHSA requirements and good ergonomics. Many activities can lead to injuries from such things as lifting too much weight, or something as simple as an automobile accident. These events can lead to either temporary or permanent injuries.However, in the event of an injury, Illinois worker’s compensation entitles you to many types of compensations. These can include payment of doctor and hospital bills, vocational rehabilitation and payment for lost wages and a disability award in court or by settlement. Yet receiving this money owed to you can be difficult without the help of a worker’s compensation lawyer. Our worker’s compensation lawyers at Steven H. Mevorah & Associates can assist you with obtaining a specific accident injury claim. They are currently representing several clients throughout the Chicago metro area. Call us as early as possible to learn about the benefits you may be entitled to through your injury, or stop by one of offices, conveniently located in Lombard and Bloomingdale, Illinois. The attorneys at Steven H. Mevorah & Associates have experience with representing back injury claims. Here are some examples of how they have helped other injured workers: Filing a specific accident injury claim with Illinois Worker’s CompensationWhen an injury first occurs, usually the employee thinks it wasn’t significant and will get better eventually. However, if the injury worsens slowly over time, an employer can try to refuse the Illinois workers’ compensation benefits by claiming there was no notice given of the injury, that no one saw it happen, or that it didn’t happen while the employee was working. Seek medical treatment properly. Potential claims can be prohibited by law of medical treatment is not received within 90 days from the date of the accident. Special guidelines apply to repetitive and trauma cases. According to the state law of Illinois, you can notify your employer of the injury up to forty-five days after the accident. You do not need a witness to file a specific accident injury claim. There is also a possibility of receiving workers’ compensation benefits if you had a pre-existing condition that was aggravated at the workplace.
The Law Offices of Steven H. Mevorah & Associates serves clients in the Chicago, Illinois, metro area including Lombard, Bloomingdale, Aurora, Schaumburg, Addison, Bensenville, Burr Ridge, Carol Stream, Clarendon Hills, Darien, Downers Grove, Elmhurst, Glen Ellyn, Glendale Heights, Kankakee, Joliet, Elgin, Decatur, Evanston, Waukegan, Hinsdale, Itasca, Lisle, Medinah, Naperville, Oak Brook, Oakbrook Terrace, Roselle, Villa Park, Warrenville, West Chicago, Westmont, Wheaton, Willowbrook, Winfield, Wood Dale, Woodridge, DuPage County, Kane County, Lake County, McHenry County, Will County, and Cook County.
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