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Macomb Workers' Compensation Attorneys

Lawyers For On-the-Job Injury, Disability, and Illness Claims in McDonough County

Employees who suffer an injury in the course of performing their work responsibilities are protected by an Illinois law that requires all employers to provide workers' compensation benefits. That said, the process of filing a claim can be complicated, and if you have been injured, you may feel that your employer is not willing to provide the full amount to which you are entitled. When you need legal assistance with your claim, the attorneys at Kanoski Bresney are ready to serve you with personal attention and extensive knowledge and experience.

 

Types of Injuries

Any work-related injury requiring medical treatment can be covered by workers' compensation benefits, including injuries to your joints, limbs, muscles, back, neck, and shoulders. An attorney can be especially helpful when you have suffered more serious, life-altering injuries that affect your brain, spinal cord, mobility, hearing, vision, or overall ability to work, or when an injury or illness has developed slowly after many years of work, as these claims often involve high-dollar medical expenses and disability benefits.

Occupational Diseases

Workers' compensation benefits can cover health conditions that develop due to your work environment or job responsibilities. These can include contagious diseases contracted by healthcare workers, mesothelioma from long-term asbestos exposure, and other brain, heart, and lung diseases.

Repetitive Stress Injuries

When an injury accumulates slowly over months or years, it can be harder to demonstrate that your job was the major contributing factor. However, with our help, you can obtain benefits for repetitive stress injuries like tendonitis, bursitis, degenerative discs, and other joint, muscle, and tendon ailments.

Vehicle Accidents

A car accident on your personal time may require you to demonstrate another party's negligence in order to pursue compensation, but in the case of an on-the-job vehicle crash, you may be entitled to workers' compensation for your injuries, regardless of who was at fault.

Factory Injuries

A large number of workers' compensation claims come from factory employees who are surrounded by potentially dangerous machinery, equipment, and materials. If a factory accident has left you struggling with high medical bills and unable to work, we can help you pursue a claim for compensation.

Third-Party Claims

Your employer may not be the only party from whom you can seek compensation after a work-related injury. We can help you determine whether a third party's negligence may have contributed to your damages, such as when you are in a vehicle accident on a public road, or when a product you use in your work is defective. In these cases, you may be able to pursue compensation for economic damages beyond the limits of workers' compensation, as well as non-economic damages if you are experiencing ongoing pain and suffering related to your injuries.

  • I contacted Kanoski Bresney. I met with Todd and one of his associates. We talked for a better part of an hour. He took my case, and from that moment on, I was up to date on everything. He did more in two weeks than that other attorney did in three years.

    - David

  • After a work related injury I was dealing with resistance from an insurance company. I felt lost in a world I knew nothing about the legal world. Kanoski Bresney helped guide me to make the best decision for myself. I am incredibly grateful.

    - Mariah Johnson

  • Todd handled my case and I thank God for him. He was more than dedicated at getting me the settlement I deserved. He has a good heart and did more than he had to to make sure I was taken care of. Thank you so much

    - Lamillia Hightower

Frequently Asked Questions

Is there a time limit for filing a personal injury claim?

In Illinois, the statute of limitations for personal injury cases is two years in most cases. This means that person must file a claim within two years after an accident or within two years after they first knew about an injury. In some cases involving government liability, the statute of limitations is one year.

What is my personal injury claim worth?

The value of a personal injury will be based on a number of factors, including the age and health of the victim, the extent and severity of their injuries, disabilities that have affected the victim's ability to earn an income, the physical and emotional pain and suffering of a victim and their family, and whether an injury occurred because of someone's gross negligence.

Can I receive compensation if I was partially at fault for an injury?

Under the comparative negligence laws in IL, you can pursue compensation as long as you were 50% at fault for your injury or less. If it is determined that you were partially at fault, the compensation you can receive will be reduced by the percentage that you were at fault. If you were 25% at fault, you will receive 75% of the total amount of your damages.

What are my options if I was in a car accident with an uninsured driver?

If an at-fault driver was uninsured, or if their insurance policy will not fully cover your damages, your own insurance policy may provide uninsured or underinsured motorist coverage. Our attorneys can help you negotiate a settlement with your insurance company and determine whether you have other options for receiving compensation in an accident.
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