Certain jobs put workers at increased risk of developing illnesses. This is especially true if the job involves working in harsh conditions or in proximity to hazardous chemicals. If you develop a serious illness at your place of employment, you may be left unable to work while you recover, threatening your income. Fortunately, workers’ compensation can provide you with a payment for your losses. You can get workers’ comp even if it is not a “visible” injury resulting from a single incident.
At Rathbun, Cservenyak & Kozol LLC, our Naperville, IL workers’ compensation attorneys can help you identify the cause of a workplace illness and file a claim with the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission. We have recovered millions of dollars in successful claims thanks to our detailed investigations and aggressive advocacy.
What Illnesses Are Covered by Workers’ Compensation?
Under Illinois law, you can get workers’ compensation for any occupational disease arising “out of and in the course of employment” (820 ILCS 310/1). This essentially means that you can be paid for any sickness or illness that results from performing the regular duties of your job.