Some types of work present risks of illnesses or diseases with long-lasting effects. When an employee in Illinois contracts a disease while at their job, they are generally entitled to workers’ compensation if their occupational disease claim is approved. If that happens, they can get the financial support and medical care coverage they need. An experienced Elk Grove Village, IL workers’ compensation attorney can help you submit a claim backed up with the proof you will need for your claim to be approved.
How Can You Show That Your Occupation Is Linked To Your Disease?
To get your occupational disease claim approved, you need to demonstrate either that it is linked to the work you do in some way or that your work exacerbated a medical issue you already had.