An injury on the job entitles an employee to paid medical treatment, as well as payment for the time they miss from work. In addition, a worker may be able to receive a lump sum payment at the conclusion of a case. Medical bills are often sent directly to workers' compensation insurance for payment, but they are sometimes not paid. This might mean that an employee or the employee’s lawyer will have to fight the insurance company to protect the employee’s rights.
Additionally, payment for time off work can take one of several forms, depending on the nature and degree of the injury. Temporary total disability (TTD) benefits are payments made while an employee is recovering from an on-the-job accident and unable to work.
Alternatively, permanent partial disability (PPD) benefits are payments made when the employee is able to work again but when the employee suffers permanent damages, limiting his or her ability to perform a job. Finally, permanent total disability (PTD) benefits provide payment to an employee who can no longer work due to injuries at work. These payments are to take the place of a weekly paycheck. Without contacting an attorney, it is unlikely that an employee will receive all the benefits and compensation that the law provides for them.
Remember, even if you were at fault in a work accident, you can still recover for your injuries. The Illinois Workers Compensation Act allows workers to recover for their injuries regardless of fault. Therefore, do not hesitate to call us just because you believe you were at fault or partially to blame.