Law Offices of

Christopher D. Freeman

Law Offices of Christopher Freeman
155 N. Michigan Avenue
Suite 706
Chicago, IL 60601
United States
ph: (877) 218-0260
fax: (312) 729-5209
cdf@attorney-freeman.com

Everything you ever wanted to know about Workers’ Compensation and more.

Who is responsible for providing for Workers' Compensation benefits under the Workers' Compensation Act (the Act)?
What workers are covered by the Act?
What injuries are covered by the Act?
Is a worker entitled to benefits under the Act for injuries that result from performing repetitive motion in the course of the job?
Does a worker have a viable Workers' Compensation claim if they re-injure a previous injury or aggravate a pre-existing condition?
Is a worker who sustains an on-the-job injury entitled to compensation if the injury causes disfigurement?
What medical benefits does the Act provide to workers after they have sustained a work-related injury?
What benefits is an injured worker entitled to while off work?
Is it important for a worker to give an accurate and extensive description of the accident to their own medical providers?
What benefits are provided by the Act if the injury sustained by the worker is permanent in nature?
What if an injured worker is unable to return to their usual trade or profession after their treating doctor has exhausted all forms of treatment?
What if the injured employee, after his or her recovery, is unable to return to any type of work?
Is an injured employee entitled to vocational rehabilitation?
What benefits are payable to survivors of a worker whose death is caused by a work-related accident?
Must an injured worker notify their employer of a work-related injury?
Does an injured worker have to file their Workers' Compensation claim within a specific period?
Should an injured worker allow their employer or its Workers' Compensation insurance company to record a statement of the accident?
Should an injured worker sign any documents for their employer or the employer's Workers' Compensation insurance company?
Is an injured worker required to submit to an examination from a doctor selected by the Workers' Compensation insurance company?
Is an injured worker required to cooperate with a rehabilitation nurse retained by the employer's Workers' Compensation insurance company?
What redress does an injured worker have if they are not receiving the benefits they are entitled to under the Act?
Should an injured worker apply for unemployment benefits?
Can a worker receive Social Security Disability benefits as a result of a work-related injury?
Should an injured worker apply for group health insurance benefits instead of Workers' Compensation benefits?
Can an injured worker be harassed or fired for filing a claim for Workers' Compensation benefits with the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission?
When is a Workers ‘ Compensation claim finally settled and permanently closed?
Can a worker file a lawsuit against their employer for the injuries they sustained from a work-related accident?
Is an injured worker entitled to monies for payment of union dues, continuation of health insurance benefits or other similar benefits?
If an injured worker decides, for whatever reason, to discharge their present attorney, will they have to pay more than 20% in attorney's fees or be concerned about an interruption of their Workers' Compensation benefits?
What is a Third Party case?

Law Offices of Christopher Freeman
155 N. Michigan Avenue
Suite 706
Chicago, IL 60601
United States
ph: (877) 218-0260
fax: (312) 729-5209
cdf@attorney-freeman.com