Dealing with the aftermath of a work injury is no small feat. Injured workers often have to jump through several hoops and red tape when filing a workers’ compensation claim to help cover their expenses. One of those hoops is an independent medical examination...
Liability for construction site accidents can be complicated to determine. Employers have a responsibility to protect their workers to prevent injury or harm on the construction site. However, Illinois laws do not make it easy for employees to sue their employers when...
Few things are more stressful than missing work due to a workplace injury. Fortunately, systems such as workers’ compensation insurance were put in place to help protect workers from suffering financially while they recover from these injuries. However, while...
Work injuries can be stressful. Especially as the medical costs and lost wages begin to pile up. Fortunately, some states, including Illinois, require all employers to carry workers’ compensation insurance. Employers who are non-compliant risk paying steep fines...
When it comes to employment and labor law as well as workers’ rights, Attorney Larry Disparti takes it personal! The founder and owner of the top rated Disparti Law Group Accident & Injury Lawyers gained his beliefs growing up in a union family. It is in his...
Who pays for Workers’ Compensation? Workers Compensation is paid for by either the employer or the state. Employers pay a premium for Workers Compensation Insurance to either a state-run insurance program or an insurance company. What type of injuries are...