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Quincy, IL Workers' Compensation Lawyers

Attorneys Pursuing Compensation For Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses in Adams County

When you are injured on the job, you may be facing significant medical bills and injuries that prevent you from returning to work. Thankfully, Illinois requires employers to offer workers' compensation benefits for such a situation, but receiving the full compensation to which you are entitled is no guarantee. Employers and their insurance companies may deny a claim or seek to minimize your compensation, but if you work with the experienced attorneys at Kanoski Bresney, we will stand up for your interests to help you get what you deserve.

Types of Injuries

The physical demands of many occupations can put employees at risk of injury to muscles, tendons, joints, and bones in their arms, legs, and shoulders, and even employees who spend most of their time at a desk can develop carpal tunnel syndrome and other similar conditions over time. Serious and traumatic injuries are also possible in the case of a workplace accident. Regardless of your injury, we can help you demonstrate that it is work-related and seek compensation for your medical expenses and lost wages.

Repetitive Stress Injuries

Workers' compensation benefits are available not just when you suffer from a one-time incident, but also when your work contributes to the development of an injury over time. It is especially common for joint injuries to develop after prolonged physical labor, and you may also be entitled to compensation if your work aggravates an injury that you already had.

Occupational Diseases

If your work puts you in close contact with dangerous substances, you can pursue compensation for a work-related illness that develops as a result. Common occupational diseases include mesothelioma due to asbestos exposure, respiratory diseases, and cancer, and we can help you gather the evidence you need to demonstrate that your job requirements contributed to your health condition.

Factory Injuries

Power tools and equipment in a factory environment can cause severe injuries if they malfunction or are operated unsafely. In the most serious cases, you may suffer an amputation or catastrophic injury that entitles you to disability compensation for an extended length of time or the rest of your life.

Vehicle Accidents

If you are injured in a car crash while driving for work, perhaps while completing a delivery, following your regular route, or simply running a work-related errand, workers' compensation benefits can help you recover. This is often true regardless of who was at fault for the accident.

Third-Party Claims

In some cases, a workers' compensation claim is not your only means of pursuing compensation for your injuries. We will thoroughly investigate your case to determine whether someone other than you or your employer may be liable, in which case you can file a personal injury lawsuit against a third party. We have experience with third party claims for work-related injuries involving car accidents, defective products, and more, and we can help you recover any economic damages not covered by your employer as well as non-economic damages due to pain and suffering.

  • 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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