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Rushville, IL Workers' Compensation Attorneys

Lawyers For Employees Injured and Disabled at Work in Schuyler County and Surrounding Areas

Employees who are injured on the job in Illinois can look to their employers for assistance thanks to a state law requiring all employers to have workers' compensation insurance. However, as with any insurance claim, there can be challenges when it comes to obtaining the full amount of compensation owed. If you encounter any difficult obstacles when making a workers' compensation claim, the attorneys at Kanoski Bresney can help you overcome them and provide quality legal advice and representation informed by decades of experience.

Types of Injuries

On-the-job injuries range from relatively minor strains and sprains to your back, neck, shoulders, and knees, to severe, catastrophic injuries including broken bones, amputated limbs, brain trauma, and spinal cord injuries. Workers' compensation benefits also cover illnesses and diseases that develop in relation to your work responsibilities. We can help you present a strong case for full compensation by demonstrating that your injuries are, in fact, work-related.

Occupational Diseases

Healthcare employees who work with infectious patients and any employees who work around hazardous substances are especially at risk of contracting a disease or illness through their work. In these cases, it may be challenging to establish that your condition is work-related. We can help you make the case with the assistance of medical experts.

Repetitive Stress Injuries

Work-related injuries that develop over time can also be difficult to prove when making a workers' compensation claim, so you should look to an attorney to help you obtain compensation for joint and tendon injuries like carpal tunnel syndrome, bursitis, and tennis elbow that affect your life and job performance.

Vehicle Accidents

Truck, bus, taxi, and delivery drivers who are injured in an accident on the job are entitled to workers' compensation benefits in most cases, no matter who is at fault. The same may apply to patrolling law enforcement officers, emergency vehicle operators, and anyone who is injured while driving for a job-related task during work hours.

Factory Injuries

Factory floor employees are often in need of workers' compensation benefits when the machinery required for their jobs is defective or operated without proper safety measures, or when they are involved in a manufacturing process involving potentially dangerous materials and substances.

Third-Party Claims

If someone other than you or your employer is responsible for your work-related injury because of their negligence, you can pursue a lawsuit against this third party in addition to your workers' compensation claim. Third-party claims often involve designers or manufacturers of defective products, owners of the property where your employer operates, and drivers involved in on-the-job vehicle accidents. These lawsuits can help you recover damages not available through workers' compensation, including pain and suffering.

  • I contacted Kanoski Bresney. I met with Todd and one of his associates. We talked for a better part of an hour. He took my case, and from that moment on, I was up to date on everything. He did more in two weeks than that other attorney did in three years.

    - David

  • After a work related injury I was dealing with resistance from an insurance company. I felt lost in a world I knew nothing about the legal world. Kanoski Bresney helped guide me to make the best decision for myself. I am incredibly grateful.

    - Mariah Johnson

  • Todd handled my case and I thank God for him. He was more than dedicated at getting me the settlement I deserved. He has a good heart and did more than he had to to make sure I was taken care of. Thank you so much

    - Lamillia Hightower

Frequently Asked Questions

Is there a time limit for filing a personal injury claim?

In Illinois, the statute of limitations for personal injury cases is two years in most cases. This means that person must file a claim within two years after an accident or within two years after they first knew about an injury. In some cases involving government liability, the statute of limitations is one year.

What is my personal injury claim worth?

The value of a personal injury will be based on a number of factors, including the age and health of the victim, the extent and severity of their injuries, disabilities that have affected the victim's ability to earn an income, the physical and emotional pain and suffering of a victim and their family, and whether an injury occurred because of someone's gross negligence.

Can I receive compensation if I was partially at fault for an injury?

Under the comparative negligence laws in IL, you can pursue compensation as long as you were 50% at fault for your injury or less. If it is determined that you were partially at fault, the compensation you can receive will be reduced by the percentage that you were at fault. If you were 25% at fault, you will receive 75% of the total amount of your damages.

What are my options if I was in a car accident with an uninsured driver?

If an at-fault driver was uninsured, or if their insurance policy will not fully cover your damages, your own insurance policy may provide uninsured or underinsured motorist coverage. Our attorneys can help you negotiate a settlement with your insurance company and determine whether you have other options for receiving compensation in an accident.
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