Chicago Workers Compensation Attorneys, Illinois Workers Compensation Lawyers

Chicago Personal Injury Attorneys, Illinois Accident Lawyers

Accidents can happen to us at anytime especially in the workplace. The Illinois Workers' Compensation Act protects workers' who are injured in the course and scope of their employment. If you are hurt on the job there are several things you should know:

Q: Am I required to file a workers' compensation claim within a certain time limit?

A: When you suffer an injury while in the course and scope of your employment in Illinois, an Application for Adjustment of Claim should be filed with the Illinois Workers' Compensation Commission within 3 years of the date of the accident or 2 years following the last payment of compensation made to you for a work related injury, whichever period is longer. An Application for Adjustment of Claim is a formalized written statement establishing the factual basis for your workers' compensation claim. Failure to file the Application for Adjustment of Claim within the appropriate time period can result in benefits being permanently barred.

The sooner you take action, the better. Contact the law offices of Walner and Associates to discuss you workers' compensation claim today.

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If you’ve been injured while working in Illinois, you may be eligible for significant financial compensation. Contact a Harvey L. Walner & Associates attorney immediately so that we may begin fighting for your rights.

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