Neal B. Strom, a leading Chicago workers compensation lawyer, shares his insights on the nuances of Illinois' "no fault" workers compensation statute.
(prHWY.com) November 12, 2012 - Chicago, IL -- Chicago, Illinois (October 3, 2012) - Neal B. Strom, a
leading Chicago workers compensation lawyer, shares his insights on the nuances of Illinois' "no fault" workers compensation statute. Strom believes that the first 48 hours after an accident is critical in making or breaking one's case for workplace injury compensation.
Worker's reparation is a "no-fault" system. Regardless of whose fault it is, workers are entitled to compensation if they are injured on the job. They may get payments for lost wages, medical expenses, and occupational therapy without necessarily pinning the blame on anyone.
But in exchange, employees give up their rights to take their employers to court. Company owners are also insulated from paying significant damages to injured workers in tort actions. The law also allows injured employees to get benefits without having to file any motions in court.
Workers can claim injury compensation even if the accident happened off site. For example, if the employee was driving a delivery van and gets injured on the road, the worker is still entitled to benefits as the injury occurred while the worker was in the course of doing his job for the company.
Neal Strom, a
trusted Chicago accident lawyer, can help workplace injury victims understand the nuances of Illinois' workers compensation process. As the laws vary depending on the jurisdiction, payments are made for weekly payouts equal to 2/3 of the wages of the injured worker. However, damages for pain and suffering and punitive damages against employees are typically unavailable under this system.
To learn more, visit
www.personalinjurychicagolawyers.com today.
About Strom & Associates
The main focus of Strom & Associates is helping accident victims injured at the workplace or in other areas. Strom & Associates offers aggressive legal services to satisfy their client's needs, and offer innovative solutions to complex legal issues.
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