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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.

Operating a forklift after drinking or using drugs may increase the risk of workplace accidents that result in serious injuries […]

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 […]

In Illinois, there is no law that dictates a timeline on how long a worker has to see a doctor […]

When a workplace injury occurs, compensation depends on the type and severity of the injury, the type of medical treatments […]