Workers' Compensation Attorneys

Clear Guidance for Your Workers' Comp Claim

Workers' compensation is a system of benefits provided by the law to most workers who have job-related injuries or diseases. These benefits are yours, regardless of fault. Almost every injured employee whose job is localized in the state of Illinois is covered by the law. As an employee, you are covered from the moment you begin your job.

At Smith, Pappas & Jones, Ltd., we make sure clients like you get fair treatment when such injuries or illnesses occur. Call us at (217) 345-6222 to schedule a free initial consultation or visit our office at 622 Jackson Avenue in Charleston, IL, to get started on your case.

Get the Workers' Comp Benefits You Deserve

• Workers' compensation
  
• Reporting an injury or exposure
  
• Filing a claim with the commission
  
• Resolving a dispute at the commission
  
• Medical benefits
  
• Temporary Total Disability benefits (TTD)
  
• Temporary Partial Disability benefits (TPD)
  
• Vocational or maintenance benefits
  
• Permanent Partial Disability benefits (PPD)
  
• Death or survivor benefits

Experienced Workers' Compensation Lawyers

If you've been badly treated at work, you could be entitled to compensation. Each year, many people are treated unfairly or even illegally by their employers. Whether you've been denied appropriate training, been forced to work using defective equipment, or have experienced harassment or discrimination, our nearby legal team can help.

Work Injury Attorneys Near Mattoon and Effingham

Many people find that the earlier they seek appropriate legal advice, the easier it is to get a successful outcome to their case. Even if you work for a major employer, or are concerned about the implications for your job if you seek compensation, it's always worth getting in touch to see whether you may have a compensation claim. We have worked with many individuals around Charleston, Mattoon, and Effingham, IL, helping them get the money they're legally entitled to.

FREE Consultation on Your Compensation Issue

If you've been injured as a result of employer negligence, or have ended up unemployed due to unfair treatment, it's often the case that finances are tight. We know that finding legal fees on a budget can be a challenge, which is why we often offer a “no-win, no-fee” option on compensation cases. This means you won't need to pay anything until you've received your compensation. If we don't win your case for you, you won't pay anything.

Established Workers' Compensation Lawyers

Handily located for residents in and around the Charleston, Mattoon, and Effingham area, we are an established legal practice with more than thirty-five years of experience behind us. No matter how daunting a workers' compensation claim may be, our supportive, experienced legal team can provide the information and advice you need to make the right decisions. For a FREE consultation with a member of our legal team, call us at (217) 345-6222.

Categories of Benefits

In most cases, the law covers injuries that are caused in whole or in part by your work.

A worker injured by the repetitive use of a part of the body is covered, as is a person who experiences a stroke, a heart attack, or any other physical problem caused by work. A worker with a pre-existing condition may receive benefits if he or she can show that the job aggravated those conditions.

The law provides the following benefit categories:

1. Medical care that is reasonably required to cure or relieve the employee of the effects of the injury
2. Temporary Total Disability (TTD) benefits while the employee is off work and recovering from the injury
3. Temporary Partial Disability (TPD) benefits while the employee is recovering from the injury but working on light duty
4. Vocational rehabilitation or maintenance benefits are provided to an injured worker who is participating in an approved vocational rehabilitation program
5. Permanent Partial Disability (PPD) benefits for an employee who sustains a permanent disability or disfigurement but can still work
6. Permanent Total Disability (PTD) benefits for an employee who is rendered permanently unable to work
7. Death benefits for surviving family members

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