Chicago Workers Compensation Benefits Attorneys
The benefits you are entitled to receive from workers compensation following an injury sustained at work are designed to cover a significant portion of your average weekly pay. Determining how much compensation you receive is largely dependent upon the accuracy of the calculation.
At The Law Offices of Attorney Jack Epstein in Chicago, Illinois, we are experienced workers compensation legal professionals committed to helping you obtain the full amount of work comp benefit you are due following your injury. Find out how our team of lawyers can help you determine adequate compensation. Contact us today.
Calculating Your Average Weekly Wage
When you meet with our team to discuss your workers compensation benefits, we will look at your average earnings to determine the amount you will receive. In general, injured workers have the right to receive two-thirds of their weekly wage as compensation. In determining what an employee's average weekly wage is, we look at the average pay over 52 weeks of work. A critical component of determining a client’s average weekly wage when applying for workers compensation benefit is overtime. We examine your payment history to make sure it is correct and attempt to include extra pay from overtime or bonuses. In doing so, we have often uncovered payroll mistakes and obtained back pay for clients underpaid for overtime work.
Workers Compensation Laws
If you are working in the United States illegally and are injured on the job, you still have rights. The state of Illinois enjoys some of the most liberal policies in the country where workers are concerned. Don’t let the fear of deportation keep you from getting the compensation you are entitled to as a worker.
Even if you are no longer working for a company where a work injury occurred, you still may be able to obtain benefits. There is a three-year statute of limitations. We have frequently met with clients to work on a work comp claim related to a current position and discover incidents from prior jobs that also qualify for compensation.
Obtaining workers compensation benefits for your financial and medical needs following a workplace injury is possible. Rely on the attorneys of The Law Offices of Attorney Jack Epstein to ensure your work comp claim is handled fairly and efficiently. Please contact us today to schedule a consultation.
