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Injured at Work in Chicago? Get Help Protecting Your Benefits.

Speak with an Illinois workers’ compensation attorney about medical treatment, lost-wage benefits, a denied claim, or benefits that were stopped.

Tell Us What Happened

We Help Illinois Workers Facing Serious Claim Problems

POTENTIAL BENEFITS:

Reasonable and necessary medical care
Temporary disability or lost-wage benefits
Permanent disability benefits, when applicable
Vocational rehabilitation or job retraining in qualifying cases
Potential third-party recovery when another party’s negligence contributed to the injury

Injured in a workplace accident

Repetitive-motion or occupational injury

Claim denied or delayed

Medical treatment or benefits cut off

Unable to return to the same job or earning less after returning

Another company, contractor, or equipment manufacturer may have contributed to the injury

Results for Injured Workers

$650,000

Carpenter Knee Injury

Relavent Result

Injury Severity

Lasting or catastrophic injuries drive permanent disability benefits — PPD and PTD.

Lost Wages

Time off work is recoverable through TTD and TPD benefits while you heal or earn less.

Workers Compensation Experience

John S. Eliasik brings 17+ years of injury-law experience, including previous trial work for a major insurance company. His insider knowledge helps him anticipate how insurers challenge claims and pursue workers’ compensation benefits and potential third-party recovery for injured Illinois workers.

17+ years of legal experience in injury law
Former trial attorney for one of the nation’s largest insurance companies
Member of the Workers’ Compensation Lawyers Association
Experience negotiating large settlements and trying numerous jury cases
Ability to evaluate workers’ compensation benefits and potential third-party claims

Questions About Illinois Workers’ Compensation

What should I do immediately after being injured at work?

POTENTIAL BENEFITS:

Reasonable and necessary medical care
Temporary disability or lost-wage benefits
Permanent disability benefits, when applicable
Vocational rehabilitation or job retraining in qualifying cases
Potential third-party recovery when another party’s negligence contributed to the injury

What if my claim was denied or my benefits were stopped?

If your workers’ compensation claim was denied or your benefits were suddenly stopped, you may still have options. You generally have the right to challenge the decision and seek the benefits you may be entitled to.

An attorney can review your claim, determine why your benefits were denied or terminated, gather supporting medical and employment records, and help you pursue an appeal or other available legal remedies.

Don’t assume a denial is the end of your case. Contact Eliasik Law to discuss your situation and learn what steps you can take next.

Can I receive benefits if my injury developed gradually?

Yes. Workers’ compensation benefits may be available for injuries or conditions that develop over time due to repetitive work activities or ongoing exposure to workplace conditions. These can include repetitive stress injuries, back and joint problems, or other occupational conditions.

The key is showing that your work contributed to or caused the condition. Medical documentation and evidence connecting your injury to your job can be important in supporting your claim.

If you believe your work caused or contributed to a gradual injury, contact Eliasik Law to discuss your rights and options.

Could I also have a third-party injury claim?

Yes. In some situations, you may be able to pursue a third-party injury claim in addition to workers’ compensation benefits. This may apply when someone other than your employer or a co-worker contributed to your workplace injury—for example, a negligent driver, property owner, contractor, or manufacturer.

A third-party claim may provide compensation that is not available through workers’ compensation, such as damages for pain and suffering.

If someone other than your employer may have contributed to your injury, contact Eliasik Law to discuss whether you may have a third-party claim.

How much does it cost to speak with the firm?

Your initial consultation is free. You can speak with the firm about your workers’ compensation case without paying an upfront consultation fee.

If the firm takes your case, fees are generally handled according to the applicable legal fee arrangement, which the firm will explain before you move forward. The firm’s website also states that it offers consultations at no upfront cost and uses contingency-fee arrangements in applicable injury cases.

Contact Eliasik Law today to discuss your case and learn how the fee arrangement would work for you.