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If you’ve been injured at work or have become ill because of a workplace hazard, it is very likely that you have a workers’ compensation claim. All Illinois employers are required by law to have workers’ compensation insurance and provide workers’ compensation benefits to injured employees.
These are the first steps you should take when you are injured or become ill at work:
1. Report the workplace injury to your employer immediately. Try to prepare a written report and get a copy of it for your records.
Workers are entitled to these main benefits under Illinois workers' compensation laws: medical bills, disability and vocational rehabilitation.
Workplace accidents are a major cause of injury and illness in Illinois, especially in and around the Chicago metropolitan area. Traditionally, the sole remedy for many employees who were injured on the job was a workers’ compensation claim, however, injured employees may be able to pursue a personal injury case in certain situations.
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Additional Resources
- Can I Pursue a Workers’ Compensation Claim Against my Employer?
- Distracted Driving Must Be Considered a Workplace Concern
- Six Things You Should Know About Workers’ Compensation in Illinois
- The Surprising Truth About Illinois Construction Accidents
- What are the Important First Steps After a Workplace Injury or Illness?
- What Types of Injuries are Covered by Workers’ Compensation?
- What Workers’ Compensation Benefits Can I Receive?
