We comply with those limits wherever applicable. Our law firm generally advances these necessary costs up to the time the case is concluded, at which time these costs must be reimbursed out of any recovery. In addition to workers' compensation benefits, an injured worker may have substantial rights under other state and federal laws allowing recovery of money damages from a party other than the employer, often referred to as a third party. Examples may be the carelessness, manufacture of a dangerous or defective product, or violation of a state or federal statute or negligent operation of a motor vehicle. Almost every worker in Illinois is covered by workers' compensation.
Employers are responsible for payment of workers' compensation benefits to injured workers.
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