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I Fell on Icy Pavement at Work. Can I Get Workers’ Comp?
Anyone who lives in the Chicago region can tell you that winters are bitter cold. Freezing winters often bring about increased risk of injury – especially injuries from slipping and falling on ice. If you were hurt in a workplace slip and fall accident on ice or snow, you may wonder if you qualify for workers’ compensation. Unfortunately, the answer is not straightforward. Many different factors can influence a worker’s entitlement to compensation, including where and when the accident occurred and the circumstances that caused the injury.
Snow and Ice Injuries
Winter weather can create icy patches that are practically invisible. Slipping and falling on an icy or snowy patch of pavement can lead to traumatic brain injuries, spine injuries, and other serious injuries. The injured person may be out of work for weeks or months. They may need extensive, costly medical care. In some cases, an individual injured in a slip and fall on ice may be entitled to workers’ compensation. However, multiple factors affect an injured worker’s ability to recover compensation through worker’s comp, including:
Post-Concussion Syndrome and Your Bloomingdale Personal Injury Claim
Being involved in a car accident, slip and fall accident, or work accident can lead to immediate, severe injuries. However, some injuries are more insidious. The injured person believes he or she is only mildly injured until delayed, persistent symptoms develop. Concussions are one of the most common types of traumatic brain injuries suffered in accidents. Usually, concussion symptoms disappear within a couple of weeks. However, some people suffer long-term, debilitating concussion symptoms for months or even years. This is referred to as “post-concussion syndrome” and being diagnosed with the condition can impact your personal injury claim.
Signs You May Suffer From Post-Concussion Syndrome
Concussion symptoms vary considerably. Some people suffer little more than a headache and mild nausea. Others are incapacitated by severe symptoms that affect them physically, cognitively, and emotionally. Post-concussion syndrome may cause:
Legal Options If You Were Hurt Working at Amazon
Online shopping and delivery were already increasing in popularity long before the COVID-19 pandemic. The need to stay indoors and buy items through the internet only accelerated this trend. If you work for Amazon, you know just how popular online shopping has become – especially during the holiday season. This means increased demand and increased workloads for Amazon employees.
Unfortunately, Amazon workers are injured at a rate much higher than that of similar companies. If you or a loved one were injured while working for Amazon, you may be entitled to financial compensation through workers’ compensation.
Workers’ Comp for Injured Amazon Workers
Injuries can happen at any job. However, statistics show that Amazon employees are at an increased risk of injury. In fact, Amazon warehouse employees are twice as likely to be injured while working as employees at Walmart. Slip and fall accidents, equipment accidents, and stuck-by accidents are just some of the ways warehouse workers can be injured. Some news outlets have accused Amazon of downplaying the frequency of warehouse injuries. It has also been suggested that Amazon employees are encouraged not to report work-related injuries.
What is the Role of a Personal Injury Lawyer in a Car Accident Case?
Being involved in a car accident can turn your world upside down. One second you are traveling down the road and the next you are left injured and in pain. Dealing with the financial aftermath of a car crash can be overwhelming under the best of circumstances, let alone when recovering from serious injuries. If you or a loved one were hurt in a car crash caused by another party, consider working with a personal injury lawyer experienced in car accident cases. A skilled attorney will guide you through the process of seeking compensation for your damages, ensuring that your rights are protected throughout the process.
Building an Aggressive Claim for Financial Recovery
As anyone who has ever filed an insurance claim can tell you, insurance companies do not make it easy to collect compensation after an accident. A personal injury’s initial focus in a car accident case is to build a persuasive claim reinforced by strong evidence.
What You Should Know About Worker Misclassification and Workers’ Comp in Illinois
In Illinois, employers are required to carry workers’ compensation insurance. This insurance covers medical expenses and part of a worker’s lost income in the event of a work-related injury or illness. Workers classified as independent contractors are not covered under Illinois’s workers’ compensation laws. If you are an independent contractor and you were hurt at work, you may feel as if you have no options. However, if you have been misclassified as an independent contractor when you actually function as an employee, you may be entitled to workers’ compensation.
Understanding the Difference Between an Employee and an Independent Contractor
Businesses and other employers often have a variety of different labor needs. Consequently, many employers employ both employees and independent contractors. Independent contractors are workers who perform work for the employer but are not directly under the employer’s control. They sign an agreement with the employer that establishes their business relationship but does not establish employment. Employees are usually confined to a specific work schedule whereas contractors have much more flexibility. Typically, contractors perform work outside of the typical work performed by employees of the company. Contractors are usually involved in an independently established trade or profession. Employers sometimes misclassify workers in order to avoid paying payroll taxes, workers’ compensation, and other expenses associated with hiring employees.
How Does a Pre-Existing Medical Condition Affect a Car Accident Injury Claim?
Car crashes subject occupants’ bodies to strong forces. Even a low-speed car crash can lead to broken bones, traumatic brain injuries, spine injuries, and other serious injuries. A personal injury claim is one way to pursue financial compensation for damages caused in a collision. Through a personal injury claim, you may be able to recover monetary compensation for your medical bills, lost wages caused by missed work, and more. However, to successfully recover compensation, you must demonstrate that the car crash caused your injuries. This can be especially difficult to accomplish when a car accident victim has medical issues that predate the collision.
Whether you have a bad back, an old knee injury, or another medical concern, you may have questions about how pre-existing medical concerns can impact your car accident injury claim.
Personal Injury Claims for Negligent Security in Illinois
Being the victim of a violent crime is one of the most life-changing experiences someone can go through. Assault, battery, rape, sexual assault, robbery, and other violent crimes often leave their victims scarred both physically and mentally. Sadly, some victims do not survive their injuries.
If you were injured or your loved one was killed in a violent attack, you may be able to seek justice through the civil courts. You may be able to file a personal injury claim and recover financial compensation for your damages.
Premises Liability Claims for Inadequate Security Leading to an Attack
When most people think about legal options after an injury-causing attack, they limit their thoughts to the criminal justice system. The person who attacked you or your loved one may face criminal penalties for their actions. However, criminal penalties like imprisonment do not provide the victim with restitution. Many victims of violence are left with significant financial harm in the form of medical bills and lost income. A civil claim called a premises liability claim against the property owner may allow a victim to recover compensation for this financial harm.
You May Be Entitled to Compensation for Disfigurement Caused in an Auto Accident
The National Safety Administration reports that approximately 4.5 million people suffered injuries in car accidents in the year 2019 alone. Car crashes, truck crashes, motorcycle crashes, and other auto accidents cause billions of dollars in lost wages, medical bills, and other losses each year.
The financial impact of a car accident can be enough to nearly bankrupt a victim and their family. However, the consequences of a severe car accident are not only financial. Many traffic accident victims are left facing a post-accident future that differs dramatically from their life before the accident. The psychological impact of disfigurement and scarring can be just as devastating as other damages resulting from a wreck.
Understanding the Impact of Disfigurement After an Accident
For some car accident victims, injuries heal completely within a few weeks, months, or years. Other crash victims are left with permanent disfigurement that significantly impacts their everyday lives. Disfigurement may be caused by:
Can You Get Workers’ Comp for PTSD or Other Psychological Injuries?
Workers’ compensation insurance is required for all Illinois employers - and for good reason. Workers’ compensation or “workers’ comp” insurance covers an injured worker’s medical expenses and part of his or her lost income in the event of a work-related injury. In Illinois, workers’ compensation is “no-fault” which means that a worker does not have to prove that another party was at fault for his or her injuries. The worker does, however, need to show that the injury was related to work and occurred during the course of employment.
When we think of workers’ compensation injuries, we usually picture broken bones, lacerations, spine injuries, or other bodily harm. However, not all work injuries are visible on the outside. Some employees suffer psychological injuries such as anxiety and post-traumatic stress disorder because of their work. Are workers suffering from psychological problems eligible for workers’ compensation?
An Accident Left Me Paralyzed. What Are My Legal Options?
Car accidents, work accidents, falls, and other unexpected accidents happen to millions of people every day. While most accident victims walk away unscathed or with minor injuries, others are left with injuries that affect the rest of their lives.
Spine injuries are some of the most concerning accident injuries a person can suffer. The spinal cord is responsible for transferring information from the brain to the rest of the body. When the spine is injured, a person may be left fully or partially paralyzed.
Loss of Functioning Caused by Spine Damage
Most of us take our ability to walk, talk, and use our arms for granted. If you or a loved one has suffered paralysis after a car accident or other traumatic event, you know just how precious the gift of movement really is. Many paralysis victims can no longer work in their chosen profession, complete household chores, drive a car, or maintain the same level of independence they once could. Many are also left with massive medical bills and ongoing medical expenses. Fortunately, there may be a way to recoup financial compensation for damages suffered in an accident.
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