Illinois Compensation
Work Injury Law Firm · Chicago
+ 35 Years of Experience
If you were injured on the job in Illinois, you have rights — and you deserve an attorney who fights for every dollar you’re owed.
Chicago-based · Serving all of Illinois
Why Choose Us
Workplace injuries don’t just hurt—they change lives. Whether it’s a slip on a wet floor or a catastrophic machinery accident, you need lawyers who understand Illinois workers’ compensation law inside and out.
At Illinois Compensation, our Chicago workers’ compensation attorneys have recovered millions of dollars for injured workers throughout the Chicago area and suburbs. We handle the insurance company so you can focus on recovering.
We’ve spent 30+ years helping Chicago workers get every dollar they’re owed. No games, no runaround—just results.
Services
At Illinois Compensation, we represent injured workers in a wide range of workers’ compensation cases throughout Chicago and the surrounding areas.
When workplace accidents cost a life, families deserve answers and justice. We help you secure proper compensation.
Falls from heights often mean spinal injuries, broken bones, or worse. Illinois law protects construction workers—we make sure you get those protections
Lifting injuries, slips, and repetitive strain are leading causes of back and spine injuries in the workplace. These injuries can be permanent and life-altering. We ensure you receive full medical coverage and disability benefits.
Crushed limbs, amputations, permanent disabilities—machinery accidents are devastating. We fight for compensation that reflects the true cost of these injuries.
Shocks, burns, nerve damage—electrical accidents leave lasting scars. We pursue every source of compensation, including third-party manufacturers when equipment fails.
Don't let insurance companies downplay your injury. Falls cause serious back, neck, and brain injuries. We document everything to get you what you deserve.
Losing your sight impacts every aspect of your life. We fight for compensation that acknowledges the profound, permanent nature of vision injuries.
Severe burns from workplace accidents — whether from chemicals, electricity, or fire — require specialized medical care and significant long-term treatment. We pursue maximum benefits for burn injury victims.
Head injuries change everything. We work with medical experts to prove the full impact on your life, securing compensation for both current and future care.
Why Us
We exclusively represent injured employees, never insurance companies. Your interests always come first.
You pay nothing unless we recover compensation. Your financial recovery comes first.
No phone trees. No waiting. You get real answers from real attorneys who know your case.
10,500+ injured workers represented. $175+ million recovered. Those numbers mean real people got real compensation.
We treat you with dedication and respect, ensuring you feel supported every step of the way.
From Bridgeport to Beverly, Mount Greenwood to the Loop - we're here for every Chicago worker.
Fearlessly working from the largest cases to the smallest injuries.
Illinois Compensation supports you at all times.
How It Works
Filing a workers' compensation claim in Illinois can be confusing especially when you're dealing with an injury. We make the process simple.
Immediately, one of our workers' compensation experts will assist you to answer all your questions without any upfront payment.
You don't have to worry about the complexity of the process, Jack and his team will accompany you at every step to ensure that you receive your money.
Receive your money fairly and simply with the help of the best team in Illinois.
Immediately, one of our workers' compensation experts will assist you to answer all your questions without any upfront payment.
You don't have to worry about the complexity of the process, Jack and his team will accompany you at every step to ensure that you receive your money.
Receive your money fairly and simply with the help of the best team in Illinois.
FAQ
First, seek medical attention. Then, report the accident to your employer in writing. Finally, contact a work injury attorney before giving any statement to the insurance company.
In Illinois, you generally have 3 years from the date of injury, or 2 years from the last payment of compensation, whichever is later. However, it’s important to notify your employer within 45 days of the accident. Don’t wait — contact an attorney as soon as possible to protect your rights.
It can include medical expenses, a portion of your lost wages, compensation for permanent disability, and benefits for disfigurement or the loss of a limb.
A: No. Illinois law prohibits employers from retaliating against workers who file or intend to file a workers’ compensation claim. If you have been fired, demoted, or harassed after filing a claim, you may have an additional legal cause of action.
In the Illinois workers’ compensation system, fault generally does not matter. If you were injured in the course of your employment, you typically have a right to benefits.
No matter what neighborhood you are in—The Loop, Bridgeport, Beverly, Mount Greenwood, or anywhere else in the area—our team is here to serve you. We offer free consultations by phone or video call to evaluate your case immediately.
Illinois workers’ compensation benefits include payment of all reasonable and necessary medical expenses, temporary total disability (TTD) payments while you cannot work, and a permanent partial disability (PPD) or permanent total disability (PTD) settlement for lasting injuries.
You are not required to have a lawyer, but insurance companies have attorneys working for them from day one. Having an experienced workers’ compensation attorney significantly increases the likelihood of receiving full benefits and a fair settlement.
At Illinois Compensation, we work on a contingency fee basis — you pay nothing unless we win. Our fee is a percentage of your settlement, set by Illinois law. There are no upfront costs, no hourly fees, and no risk to you.
Don’t let the insurance company decide what your injury is worth. Our Chicago workers’ compensation attorneys have over 30 years of experience fighting for injured workers throughout Illinois. The consultation is free. The advice is expert. You don’t pay unless we win.
