All states have enacted workers' compensation laws. Workers' compensation is a type of insurance that provides a replacement for lost wages and medical benefits to an employment who is injured at work or during the course of his or her employment.
In exchange, the employee relinquishes the right to bring a lawsuit against the employer for a tort claim or negligence.
Workers' comp is also intended to provide payments to employees for permanent or temporary disabilities.
In most states, it is against the law for an employer to fire an employee for reporting an injury covered under workers' compensation.
Contact an experienced workers' compensation lawyer in Kane County, Illinois if you were injured at work or during the course of your employment.
The NELA strives toward a world where employees are paid a living wage, that is free of employment discrimination, harassment or wrongful termination.
Lawyer Referral Service in Kane County, IL - The Kane County Bar Association ("KCBA") sponsors a lawyer referral service that helps the public find an attorney in St. Charles, IL, and throughout Kane County. The service can be found on the Kane County Bar Association's website at www.kanecountybar.org. When you visit the website you can select from several options and search criteria including area of practice, location, years of practice, and language requirements. The search will return a list of attorneys who meet those search criteria.