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 Peoria 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 Peoria, IL - The Peoria County Bar Association sponsors a lawyer referral service that helps individuals and businesses find private attorneys practicing in Peoria County or Tazewell County, IL. The attorneys that participate in the service agree to charge a nominal referral fee in exchange for a 30 minute consultation with the client. You can complete the online form or call the service at 309-674-1224 for the referral.