Malman Law SlideShare Workers' Comp Redesign

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Workers CompensationKnowing Your Rights to Secure Justice


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What is Workers Compensation?

Its an insurance claim filed after one has been injured

at work or while on the job.

Workers Compensation allows a person to collect:

2/3s of his or hers work wage while injured and unable to

work;

Pays for all medical benefits to take care of the injury.

Pays the injured worker a lump sum settlement.


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Common Workplace Injuries

Shoulder & Arm

Knee Injuries

Spinal Cord Injuries

Torn Rotator Cuff Meniscus

Carpal Tunnel

Fractures

Internal Organ Damage

Brain Injuries

Any other work-related injuries


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Work Related Illnesses

Workers compensationapplies to work related

illnesses, not just injuries.

If someone has become ill due to something work-related, then that person may file forworkerscompensationin most cases.

Nevertheless, proving an illness that was caused bythe workplace can be difficult to prove in a court of law.


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Types of work-related illnesses

Hearing Loss

Fungus or Bacterial Infections

Mental Illness E.g. trauma from witnessing a an undesirable

experience, such as an injury or death.

Plus many more


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Does my injury or illness apply for workerscompensation?

There are many types of injuries or illnesses that applyfor claiming workers compensation.

Some injuries and illnesses may be long-term,

traumatic or very noticeable.

Others may be short-term, internal or go unrecognizedfor a period of time.

If a person is uncertain whether his or her injury/illnessis worthy of a workers comp claim, then that personshould consult an Illinois workers compensationattorney.


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Who Gets Workers Comp?

There are many different types of jobs/workers who

are eligible for workers compensation, such as:

Truck and Package Delivery

Workers

Construction Workers

Heavy Equipment Operators

Public Transportation Employees

Government Employees

Office Workers

Management

Nurses

Healthcare Workers

Factory Workers

Airline Employees

Railroad EmployeesWaiters

Actors

Cab Drivers

Engineers

Mechanics

Teachers

Bus Drivers

Maintenance Workers

Anyone injured on the job


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Union Members

Chicago Unions, traditionally, are an influential unit

with long-established political roots.

No matter how strong a unions political ties may be,union workers whove been injured at work still have

adversaries to deal with.

If a union member is injured on the job or becomes ill,

he or she still needs to provide for their family.


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Union Workers

For a union member, the affects of a serious injuryor illness may go deeper than financial problems.\

An injury or illness may affect a union members

medical care, substitute housing, transportation orfinancial aid for college tuition.

Whether this setback keeps a

person from working for days orends his or hers career, that

person should seek help from a

work accident attorney.


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Truck Drivers

Truck drivers work long hours without sleep. At times,a trucker will drive for approximately 13 to 20 hour

shifts without proper rest in order to meet a deadline.

Lack of focus, sleep or strength can lead to fatal

accidents, even if its not the drivers fault.


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Truck Drivers

Unfortunately, accidents do happen and oftentimes

cause injuries.

Truck drivers whove been injured as a result of

someone elses negligence or carelessness from

another driver should seek legal assistance from an

Illinois truck accident lawyer.


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Truck Drivers

Following a truck accident, drivers may be permitted to

a certain amount of reimbursement to help with

medical bills and loss of work. Truck injury attorneyscan help with problems related to:

o Current and forthcoming medical expenses

o Pain and suffering

o Disfigurement

o Physical impairmento Hospital stays

o Lost earnings


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Truck Drivers

Consulting an Illinois truckaccident lawyercan help

truckers get the compensationtheyll need to recover from their

injuries and get back to work.


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Factory Workers

Much like other Illinois employers, factory companies

implement safety guidelines at their

factories/warehouses to ensure their workers are out

of harm's way while on the job.

However, most factories witness persistent and severe

injuries every year, due to a lack of practice and

maintenance of proper safety.


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Factory Workers

Countless factory workers experience the following

injuries:

o

Slip and Fallso Crushing Accidents

o Electrocution

o Overuse Accidents

o Exposure


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Factory Workers

Factory workers living near the windy city should

always seek advice from a Chicago workers complawyerto make sure theyre appropriatelycompensated from a work-related injury.


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Railroad Workers (FELA)

All railroad workers are protected by the Federal

Employee Liability Act (FELA).

This law provides safety for workers whove been

injured on the job.

Although this law helps protect railroad workers, it

doesnt offer enough to meet the needs andcompensations an injured railroad worker needs.


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Railroad Workers

The following are some examples of injuries and

conditions experienced by even the toughest railroad

workers:

o Ligament & soft tissue damage

o Complicated breathing and poisoning fromindustrial chemicals & solvents

o

Tension-related injuries, such as back straino Substantial medical expenses

o Possible death


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Railroad Workers (FELA)

If flawed equipment or the negligence of fellowworkers/foremen have caused an injury for a

railroad worker, then he or she ought to call

Chicago railroad injury lawyersfor accurate

legal assistance.


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Construction Accidents

Working construction is adangerous job. All

surrounding elements are

potentially unsafe, whether

its the tools a worker usesor the severe weather

affecting a worksite.

Therefore, all types ofaccidents and injuries are

common for workers in this

profession.


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Construction Accidents

With the help of a construction accident attorney,injured workers can do one of two things:

File for workers comp lawyers file a claim andwork with your employers insurance company to

receive suitable benefits/medical expenses.

File for personal injury if someone else is found

liable for your injury, lawyers seek legal actionagainst the person or entity responsible.


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Workers Comp. Benefits

Workers comp is a form of insurance that can offer

monetary compensation when a worker gets injured.

Other benefits include:o Medical Care

o Permanent Partial Disability (PPD) Benefits

o Permanent Total Disability (PTD) Benefits

o Temporary Total Disability (TTD) Benefits

o

Settlemento Survivors Benefits
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Is Workers Comp for You?

The Illinois WorkersCompensation law has a great

deal of information, guidelines

and instructions. As a result,

dealing with this process can bedifficult.

Hiring an experienced workers

compensation attorneyservesas the most liable decision when

it comes to taking care of

yourself, family and future.


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Want More Help?

If youve been injured or ill as a direct result from

working on the job, then you might be eligible for

workers compensation.

The personal injury lawyers at Malman Law canoffer you the best legal assistance in the Chicagoland

and Illinois area. For more information on workers

comp and additional legal aid, visitwww.malmanlaw.com
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