Seek Medical Attention
If needed, get emergency medical treatment.
If your injury doesn’t warrant immediate attention, check to see if your employer requires you to visit a certain doctor or practice. If that’s the case and you’re unhappy with the quality of care, you may be entitled to another medical opinion through workers’ compensation laws.
Regardless of how your injury happened or how minor you think your injury might be, get medically examined as soon as possible. This will create official documents to support your claim and help to prevent the potential worsening of unknown injuries.
2. Notify Your Employer
Illinois requires all employers who have at least one part-time employee to have workers’ compensation insurance. Coverage starts as soon as you’re hired.
Workers’ compensation insurance is there to protect your employer, not you. You must work with a Chicago workers’ compensation lawyer who can guide you through the process and ensure you’re treated fairly. That’s why it’s important to work with experienced attorneys. Langdon & Emison has over 30 years of experience and has won more than $700 million in verdicts and settlements.