Medicare Set-Asides in Workers’ Comp Settlements: Who Needs One
Learn when a Medicare Set-Aside is required in an Illinois workers’ comp settlement, how CMS review thresholds work, and why unrepresented claimants often get this wrong.
Construction accident
Illinois construction accident guides on workers’ compensation, third-party claims, OSHA violations and severe injuries, from Phillips Law Offices.
When the Workers Comp Checks Stop: 19(b) Petitions and Late-Payment Penalties
Workers comp stopped paying in Illinois? Learn the 19(b) petition process and three penalty provisions under 820 ILCS 305 for improper benefit termination.
Workers’ Compensation
How an Illinois Workers Comp Case Moves Through the IWCC, Step by Step
Learn how an Illinois workers comp claim moves through the IWCC: notice deadlines, CompFile filing, status calls, arbitration, and full Commission review.
Jobsite & Trade-Specific Accidents
Struck by a Truck or Machine Backing Up on a Construction Site
Struck by a reversing truck on a construction site in Illinois? Learn about OSHA backup-alarm rules, the Fatal Four, workers comp, and third-party claims.
Accident Types
Scissor Lift and Boom Lift Accidents: Falls and Tip-Overs on Site
Aerial lift tip-overs and electrocution from power lines are leading causes of construction fatalities in Illinois. Learn about OSHA rules and your legal options.
Accident Types
Forklift and Telehandler Accidents on Illinois Job Sites
Forklift and telehandler accidents on Illinois construction sites can support both workers’ comp and third-party claims. Learn which parties may be liable under OSHA standards.
Severe Injuries
Hearing Loss from Construction Work: Occupational Disease Claims in Illinois
Illinois construction workers with noise-induced hearing loss have rights under two separate statutes. Learn how occupational disease and workers’ comp claims differ.
Workers’ Compensation
Heat Stroke on the Job Site: Workers’ Comp for Heat Illness in Illinois
Construction workers who suffer heat stroke on Illinois job sites may be entitled to workers’ comp. OSHA regulations support your claim. Call (312) 346-4262.
Benefits & Settlements
Settling Your Illinois Workers’ Comp Case: Lump Sum, Open Medical, and IWCC Approval
Illinois workers’ comp settlements require IWCC approval. Learn the difference between contract and open medical settlements before you sign. Call (312) 346-4262.
Workers’ Compensation
Undocumented Construction Workers Can File for Illinois Workers’ Comp
Undocumented workers in Illinois can file workers’ comp claims. Illinois law protects all workers regardless of immigration status. Call (312) 346-4262.