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Your employer can’t force you to work light duty after a work injury in Illinois if the light duty exceeds your medical restrictions. However, refusing an employer’s light-duty offer that aligns with your medical restrictions could result in the loss of your workers’ compensation payments for temporary disability. You also risk losing your job. It’s important to seek legal advice from a workers’ compensation lawyer if you’re unsure about accepting a light-duty assignment.

Delivery drivers can get workers’ comp after a bicycle or e-bike crash in Illinois if they’re classified as employees and the crash occurred while they were performing their job duties. Workers’ compensation benefits are less likely to apply if the injured delivery driver is an independent contractor, off duty, or running personal errands at the time of the accident. Eligibility for workers’ compensation depends on the delivery driver’s employment terms and the circumstances of the accident. 

Permanent and temporary disability benefits are a component of Illinois workers’ compensation that compensates workers for the wages lost because of the inability to perform their normal job duties. However, these disability benefits have key differences in purpose, duration, and payment structure. Understanding temporary vs. permanent disability benefits is crucial in determining the type of benefits you’re entitled to and ensuring you receive full compensation after a work-related injury in Chicago.

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After witnessing a traumatic event at work, obtaining workers’ compensation for PTSD from work is possible. In the United States, in […]

If you’ve agreed to a workers’ comp settlement, you’re probably eager to wrap things up and get your payment. But […]

If you receive a workers’ comp settlement offer you might wonder how long do you have to accept a settlement […]

Your doctor needs to know how your work injury occurred, all your symptoms, even if they seem minor, and any […]

If you’re receiving workers’ comp benefits for a severe injury, you may be wondering, “Can I get disability after workers’ comp settlement“? […]

There are several things victims should avoid saying when talking with a workers’ comp doctor. When work-related injuries occur, an […]