If you have been injured on the job, you may be entitled to significant compensation. Most employers in Illinois are required to provide their employees with workers’ compensation for workplace injuries, regardless of who was at fault. An Illinois workers’ comp attorney can walk you through the process of applying for workers’ comp, advocating for the payment you rightfully deserve.
Knowing what damages you can be paid for in a workers’ comp claim is important. At Rathbun, Cservenyak & Kozol LLC, we will take the time to determine what benefits you qualify for so that you can get maximum compensation.
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Whether you are dealing with the fallout of a car wreck, a slip-and-fall accident, or a medical malpractice case, recovering from your injuries can be expensive. If you have grounds to file a personal injury claim, getting an accurate estimate for the value of your claim is critical. An Illinois personal injury attorney can give you a full appraisal of your damages to push for maximum compensation.
As the largest and most diverse firm in Will County, Rathbun, Cservenyak & Kozol LLC has the resources and experience to fight for your rights in a personal injury claim. Our attorneys will…
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Workers’ comp is intended as a safety net for injuries on the job. In fact, it is estimated that at least 91 percent of Illinois employees are covered under the state’s workers’ compensation laws. However, there are cases where claims get denied, leaving injured employees out in the cold. If your claim for compensation has been denied, an Illinois workers’ comp attorney can help you take legal action.
At Rathbun, Cservenyak & Kozol LLC, our lawyers are ready to assist you after a denied claim. As the largest and most diverse firm in Will County, we have the resources to…
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Getting paid out for an injury caused by another person’s negligence can be a headache. Most people are not familiar with the legal processes that go into filing a personal injury claim, which leaves them open to shady tactics by insurance companies. A skilled Illinois personal injury lawyer can help you overcome the hurdles in your way, providing sound guidance as you file a claim.
At Rathbun, Cservenyak & Kozol LLC, we have the experience and resources to help you get the compensation you deserve. When you work with our firm, we will devote our full attention to your case,…
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When your loved one never comes home from work after a deadly accident, the resulting grief can be crushing. Alongside your anguish, you may also be dealing with newfound financial woes due to the loss of income to your household. A supportive Joliet, IL workers’ compensation attorney can help you get compensation through survivor benefits, affording you financial security for years to come. 
At Rathbun, Cservenyak & Kozol LLC, we have extensive experience securing workers’ compensation on behalf of injured employees and their families. In past cases, we have secured millions in verdicts for our clients through intense negotiation. As…
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If you are hurt due to a property owner’s negligence, you may have strong grounds for a premises liability case, a type of personal injury claim. To file a successful premises liability claim, you must generally prove that you were legally allowed on the property, that the owner failed to reasonably address a known hazard, and that you were injured by said hazard.
You may not be aware of what does and does not constitute a case of premises liability. A Naperville, IL personal injury lawyer can inform you of your rights and help you get compensation if you have…
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Factory work often entails hard labor with a high risk of injury. In the worst-case scenario, you could end up permanently disabled after a factory accident, forcing you out of work and depriving you of an income. If you have suffered a catastrophic injury at your job, an attorney can hold your employer accountable and fight for your right to financial aid. 
At Rathbun, Cservenyak & Kozol LLC, our DuPage County, IL workers’ compensation lawyers are committed to helping injured factory workers recover the compensation they are owed. In one stand-out case result, we successfully secured $2.4 million…
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Health care providers should be the safest people to entrust a loved one’s care to. When a doctor or nurse makes a serious mistake that leads to the death of a patient, he or she can be held financially responsible for that mistake in a wrongful death lawsuit. However, wrongful death cases based on medical malpractice can be challenging to prove. In some cases, the surviving family initially has very little information about how their close relative died. It may not be clear whether this was a medical error, an inevitable death caused by a medical condition or injury, or…
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When a worker is left permanently and totally disabled after a workplace accident, workers’ compensation can often replace the worker’s entire paycheck. However, a lot of workers who have sustained permanent and life-altering injuries are no longer able to do the job they had before but are still able to do some work. For example, a factory worker who lost an arm and cannot keep working on the assembly line might be able to find work as a crossing guard or a cashier. However, this job is likely to pay less. In these cases, workers’ compensation can often make up…
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Halloween is widely considered one of the most fun holidays by children and adults alike. Children get to dress up in costumes and go trick-or-treating. Adults are more likely to celebrate by heading out to the bars or to house parties, possibly also in costumes. Unfortunately, this means that there is a higher-than-average number of drunk drivers out on the one night of the year when children flood the street just after dark. This creates a very dangerous situation for everyone involved. If you are injured by a drunk driver this Halloween, an experienced DuPage County, IL pedestrian accident lawyer…
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Any workplace injury can have serious short-term effects. Most injured workers will need some time off and might need assistance with the normal activities of daily living while they are healing. Something as simple as a broken finger can prevent you from doing your job for weeks. Other injuries are permanent, life-altering, and devastating to deal with. After a workplace injury leaves you permanently disabled, finding purpose and meaning in life again can take time. If you suffered a catastrophic injury while at work, you may be entitled to significant compensation that can replace your lost wages and more.
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You have probably seen ads urging you to call a personal injury attorney after you are injured in an accident and wondered why you need a lawyer to file your claim. You do not have to hire an attorney; you can handle your claim alone. However, there are several reasons why it is usually a good idea to choose a skilled law firm that focuses on personal injury law. Rathbun, Cservenyak & Kozol LLC explains.
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Most personal injury claims are based on negligence, which means failing to behave like a reasonable person would in…
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Illinois laws require most employers to carry workers’ compensation insurance coverage for their employees, which pays specific benefits if they are injured while at work or develop a work-related illness. These laws also prohibit employers from retaliating against employees who file workers’ comp claims. Unfortunately, some employers ignore that prohibition and do penalize workers. Employees may hesitate to file a claim because they fear being fired or harassed.
Whether you need assistance filing your workers’ comp claim, help with a denied claim, are fighting to get full benefits, or your employer is retaliating because you filed a claim, an experienced…
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