We protect injured Workers in Illinois
If you’ve been hurt on the job in Illinois, you are likely entitled to financial compensation and payment of medical expenses through the Illinois workers compensation system. We help injured workers navigate this process from start to finish — whether you're dealing with a denied claim, being pushed back to work too soon, or just unsure where to begin.
Illinois law is clear: If you're injured while performing work duties, you have rights. But those rights are often ignored, minimized, or delayed by employers and insurance companies who are more interested in protecting their bottom line than your recovery.
At 217 Law, we take a lot of pride in representing injured workers. We would welcome the opportunity to work with you.
What is Illinois Workers Compensation?
The Illinois Workers’ Compensation Act (820 ILCS 305) requires almost every employer in the state to carry workers’ compensation insurance. This system provides benefits to employees injured in the course of their employment — regardless of who was at fault for the injury.
Unlike a lawsuit, you don’t need to prove negligence to win a work comp claim. Instead, you generally only need to show that your injury arose out of and in the course of your job.
What Benefits Are You Entitled To?
Under Illinois law, injured workers are entitled to a variety of benefits, including but not limited to:
Medical Benefits: Your employer’s insurer must pay for all reasonable and necessary medical treatment, including surgeries, therapy, and medications.
Temporary Total Disability (TTD): If you’re unable to work while recovering, you are entitled to wage replacement benefits.
Permanent Partial or Total Disability (PPD/PTD): If your injury leaves you with lasting impairments, you may be eligible for a lump sum settlement or ongoing benefits depending on the severity and location of your injury.
Vocational Rehabilitation: If you can’t return to your old job, workers’ compensation may pay for retraining or job placement services to help you find a different job.
Steps to Take After a Work Injury in Illinois
Notify Your Employer Immediately: You must notify your employer within 45 days of your injury. It’s best to report the injury in writing, even if you’ve told a supervisor verbally.
Seek Prompt Medical Care: See a doctor right away.
Document Everything: Keep records of your medical visits, missed workdays, prescriptions, and correspondence with your employer or their insurance carrier.
Consult an Attorney: Many injured workers make the mistake of trusting the insurance adjuster before consulting a lawyer. Even if it’s not us, protect yourself by consulting with an experienced workers compensation attorney as soon as possible after a work injury. Our job is to protect your interests and ensure you aren’t being underpaid, denied, or misled.
217 Law Attorneys
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Courtney Anderson
Courtney practices criminal defense, family law, and personal injury. Never shy of a difficult or high-profile case, she has won numerous awards for her advocacy, including recently being selected as a finalist for top lawyer in Macon County.
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Fallon Conner
Fallon practices criminal defense and family law. As a former prosecutor, she has unique insight into the criminal justice system. She enjoys being in the courtroom and has a great track record of success in bench and jury trials.
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Zach Anderson
Zach focuses on helping injured clients with workers compensation, personal injury, and products liability claims. He has successfully resolved multiple single-party injury cases for over $1 million, and has helped recover millions for users of bad products.
We want to work with you.
Phone:
217-217-0217
Address:
132 S. Water St., Suite 628. Decatur, IL 62523
Email:
info@217law.com
Where We Work:
We help clients throughout the 217 area code with injury claims and general civil litigation. We practice criminal defense and family law in Macon and surrounding counties.
