Malman Law Slideshare Workers' Comp Redesign

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Workers Compensation

• Knowing Your Rights to Secure Justice

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What is Workers Compensation?

• Its an insurance claim filed after one has been
  injured at work or while on the job.
• Workers Compensation allows a person to collect
  
• 2/3s of his or hers work wage while injured and
  unable to work
• Pays for all medical benefits to take care of the
  injury.
• Pays the injured worker a lump sum settlement.

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Common Workplace Injuries

• Shoulder Arm
• Knee Injuries
• Spinal Cord Injuries
• Torn Rotator Cuff
• Meniscus
• Carpal Tunnel
• Fractures
• Internal Organ Damage
• Brain Injuries
• Any other work-related injuries

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Work Related Illnesses

• Workers compensation applies to work related
  illnesses, not just injuries.
• If someone has become ill due to something
  work-related, then that person may file for
  workers compensation in most cases.
• Nevertheless, proving an illness that was caused
  by the workplace can be difficult to prove in a
  court of law.

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Types of work-related illnesses

• Hearing Loss
• Fungus or Bacterial Infections
• Mental Illness
• E.g. trauma from witnessing a an undesirable
  experience, such as an injury or death.
• Plus many more

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Does my injury or illness apply for workers
compensation?

• There are many types of injuries or illnesses
  that apply for claiming workers compensation.
• Some injuries and illnesses may be long-term,
  traumatic or very noticeable.
• Others may be short-term, internal or go
  unrecognized for a period of time.
• If a person is uncertain whether his or her
  injury/illness is worthy of a workers comp
  claim, then that person should consult an
  Illinois workers compensation attorney.

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Who Gets Workers Comp?

• There are many different types of jobs/workers
  who are eligible for workers compensation, such
  as

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Frequent Workers Comp Clients

• Some of the most common workers who experience
  injuries eligible for workers compensation are
• Union Members
• Truck Drivers
• Factory Workers
• Railroad Workers
• Construction Workers

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Union Members

• Chicago Unions, traditionally, are an influential
  unit with long-established political roots.
• No matter how strong a unions political ties may
  be, union workers whove been injured at work
  still have adversaries to deal with.
• If a union member is injured on the job or
  becomes ill, he or she still needs to provide for
  their family.

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Union Workers

• For a union member, the affects of a serious
  injury or illness may go deeper than financial
  problems.\
• An injury or illness may affect a union members
  medical care, substitute housing, transportation
  or financial aid for college tuition.

Whether this setback keeps a person from working
for days or ends his or hers career, that person
should seek help from a work accident attorney.
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Truck Drivers

• Truck drivers work long hours without sleep. At
  times, a trucker will drive for approximately 13
  to 20 hour shifts without proper rest in order to
  meet a deadline.
• Lack of focus, sleep or strength can lead to
  fatal accidents, even if its not the drivers
  fault.

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Truck Drivers

• Unfortunately, accidents do happen and oftentimes
  cause injuries.
• Truck drivers whove been injured as a result of
  someone elses negligence or carelessness from
  another driver should seek legal assistance from
  an Illinois truck accident lawyer.

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Truck Drivers

• Following a truck accident, drivers may be
  permitted to a certain amount of reimbursement to
  help with medical bills and loss of work. Truck
  injury attorneys can help with problems related
  to
• Current and forthcoming medical expenses
• Pain and suffering
• Disfigurement
• Physical impairment
• Hospital stays
• Lost earnings

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Truck Drivers

• Consulting an Illinois truck accident lawyer can
  help truckers get the compensation theyll need
  to recover from their injuries and get back to
  work.

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Factory Workers

• Much like other Illinois employers, factory
  companies implement safety guidelines at their
  factories/warehouses to ensure their workers are
  out of harm's way while on the job.
• However, most factories witness persistent and
  severe injuries every year, due to a lack of
  practice and maintenance of proper safety.

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Factory Workers

• Countless factory workers experience the
  following injuries
• Slip and Falls
• Crushing Accidents
• Electrocution
• Overuse Accidents
• Exposure

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Factory Workers

• Factory workers living near the windy city should
  always seek advice from a Chicago workers comp
  lawyer to make sure theyre appropriately
  compensated from a work-related injury.

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Railroad Workers (FELA)

• All railroad workers are protected by the Federal
  Employee Liability Act (FELA).
• This law provides safety for workers whove been
  injured on the job.
• Although this law helps protect railroad workers,
  it doesnt offer enough to meet the needs and
  compensations an injured railroad worker needs.

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Railroad Workers

• The following are some examples of injuries and
  conditions experienced by even the toughest
  railroad workers
• Ligament soft tissue damage
• Complicated breathing and poisoning from
  industrial chemicals solvents
• Tension-related injuries, such as back strain
• Substantial medical expenses
• Possible death

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Railroad Workers (FELA)

• If flawed equipment or the negligence of fellow
  workers/foremen have caused an injury for a
  railroad worker, then he or she ought to call
  Chicago railroad injury lawyers for accurate
  legal assistance.

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Construction Accidents

• Working construction is a dangerous job. All
  surrounding elements are potentially unsafe,
  whether its the tools a worker uses or the
  severe weather affecting a worksite.
• Therefore, all types of accidents and injuries
  are common for workers in this profession.

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Construction Accidents

• With the help of a construction accident
  attorney, injured workers can do one of two
  things
• File for workers comp lawyers file a claim and
  work with your employers insurance company to
  receive suitable benefits/medical expenses.
• File for personal injury if someone else is
  found liable for your injury, lawyers seek legal
  action against the person or entity responsible.

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Workers Comp. Benefits

• Workers comp is a form of insurance that can
  offer monetary compensation when a worker gets
  injured.
• Other benefits include
• Medical Care
• Permanent Partial Disability (PPD) Benefits
• Permanent Total Disability (PTD) Benefits
• Temporary Total Disability (TTD) Benefits
• Settlement
• Survivors Benefits

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Is Workers Comp for You?

• The Illinois Workers Compensation law has a
  great deal of information, guidelines and
  instructions. As a result, dealing with this
  process can be difficult.
• Hiring an experienced workers compensation
  attorney serves as the most liable decision when
  it comes to taking care of yourself, family and
  future.

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Want More Help?

• If youve been injured or ill as a direct result
  from working on the job, then you might be
  eligible for workers compensation.
• The personal injury lawyers at Malman Law can
  offer you the best legal assistance in the
  Chicagoland and Illinois area. For more
  information on workers comp and additional legal
  aid, visit www.malmanlaw.com

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