Chicago Workplace Injury Lawyer
847-380-3309 or 312-380-5467
Located throughout Chicagoland (Chicago, Schaumburg, and the suburbs of Chicago), work-related injury lawyer Joseph Klest has over 29 years of experience assisting Illinois clients injured in the workplace due to dangerous or defective machinery, a construction accident, or a dangerous work environment.
As an experienced Chicago workplace injury lawyer, Joseph Klest understands the significance of being unable to work or provide for your family. He understands the anxiety of mounting medical bills and other expenses coupled with a cut in income. That is why he is committed to obtaining the maximum amount of compensation possible to compensate you for your injuries and losses.
Causes of Workplace Injuries
On the job injuries can occur due to a variety of causes, ranging from OSHA violations to dangerous products (defective tools and faulty machinery). Some of the more frequent causes include the following:
- OSHA violations
- Construction accidents
- Improper scaffolding
- Defective machinery
- Improper safety devices
- Missing safety devices
- Chemical exposure
- Negligent operation
- Faulty industrial equipment
Work site accident injuries include:
- Amputation
- Back injury
- Blindness
- Brain injury
- Burn injury
- Head injury
- Neck injury
- Paralysis
- Paraplegia
- Quadriplegia
- Spinal cord injury
- Wrongful death
There may be more than one avenue of recovery for the injured worker. A workplace injury can trigger claims against both the employer and any potentially liable third party. Klest Injury Law Firm handles all aspects of workplace-related injuries including workers' compensation claims in front of the Illinois Industrial Commission.
The Illinois Workers' Compensation Act protects injured workers in the state of Illinois. Any Illinois employee that has been injured qualifies for workers' compensation benefits. The law allows any injured worker to bring a claim at the Illinois Industrial Commission for certain benefits. Under the act, an injured employee is entitled to:
- Medical care for the injury suffered
- Temporary Total Disability (TTD) equal to two thirds the employees average weekly wage while he or she is recovering from the injury
- Permanent Partial Disability (PPD) benefits where an employee has suffered a permanent disability or disfigurement
- Permanent Total Disability (PTD) for an employee who is rendered permanently unable to work
- Death benefits for surviving family members
Under Illinois law, the employer is responsible for paying workers' compensation benefits. Most employers carry workers' compensation insurance to handle claims. A Chicago workers' compensation attorney can help an injured worker negotiate with the insurance carrier and navigate the complexities of the applicable law to maximize compensation recovery.
You Can Have a High-Profile Chicago Job-/Work-Related Injury Attorney
Help You Obtain the Compensation You Deserve
We handle workplace injury claims on a contingency fee basis, which means you don't pay attorneys' fees unless you win your case.
Joseph Klest can put over 29 years of legal experience to work for you. Call us at 847-380-3309 or 312-380-5467 for a free consultation. Please fill out the intake form on the Contact Us page.
