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Category: Workers’ Compensation

Can My Employer Force Me to Work Light Duty After a Work Injury in Illinois?

Your employer can’t force you to work light duty after a work injury in Illinois if the light duty exceeds ...

Can Delivery Drivers Get Workers’ Comp After a Bicycle or E-Bike Crash in Chicago?

Delivery drivers can get workers’ comp after a bicycle or e-bike crash in Illinois if they’re classified as employees and ...

Temporary vs. Permanent Disability Benefits in Illinois Workers’ Comp

Permanent and temporary disability benefits are a component of Illinois workers’ compensation that compensates workers for the wages lost because ...

Forklift Injuries: Are Impaired Forklift Drivers Raising Your Risk?

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

Types of Workers’ Comp Benefits for Lost Wages

Illinois offers several types of workers’ compensation benefits depending on your disability type, whether temporary or permanent, partial or total. ...

Obtaining Workers’ Compensation for PTSD from Work

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

How Long Does it Take a Judge to Approve a Workers’ Comp Settlement?

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

How Long Do You Have to Accept a Settlement Offer?

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

What Does My Doctor Need to Know About My Workplace Injury?

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

Can I Get Disability After A Workers’ Comp Settlement?

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

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    Legally Reviewed By Accident Attorney Alexander Pino
    Alexander Pino is an experienced personal injury lawyer in Chicago. Raised in North Barrington, Illinois, he developed an early interest in law and local government while attending Barrington High School. He earned his bachelor’s degree in Real Estate from DePaul University, and later returned to DePaul University College of Law to complete his law degree.
     
    Throughout law school, Alexander pursued hands-on legal experience across a range of disciplines. He clerked at the Illinois Attorney General’s Office, supporting attorneys in the Child Welfare Litigation Department. He also gained defense-side experience through internships with the Cook County Public Defender’s Office, assisting in both the Felony Trial Division and the Homicide Task Force.