According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, in 2023 alone, there were over 100,000 workplace injuries and illnesses reported in Illinois. If you or loved one has suffered a work injury, call Acevedo Law. We have 20 years of dedicated workers’ compensation experience. We have fought and won cases all the way to the Appellate Courts. We know that insurance companies do not care about you – the injured worker. They care about their money.

A work injury can be nerve-racking and intimidating for anyone. Navigating through the workers’ compensation legal system is daunting. At Acevedo Law, we take our time to explain and walk our clients through the entire process. Do not trust your case to just any law firm. We will fight to protect your rights and get you full justice for your injuries.

What Benefits Are You Entitled To?

Depending on the extent of your injuries, workers’ compensation provides you with various benefits including, but not limited to:

• Temporary total disability (replaces full lost wages)

• Temporary partial disability (replaces partial lost wages)

• Medical coverage (including prescriptions)

• Permanent partial disability (compensation for your injuries)

• Vocational rehabilitation

How Do Workers’ Compensation Cases Differ from Personal Injury Cases?

Workers’ compensation cases are different from personal injury cases in the following ways:

• An injured worker does not have to prove their employer or coworker was negligent to recover benefits;

• Injured workers get medical benefits paid immediately;

• Injured workers get lost wages benefits paid immediately;

• There’s no compensation for pain and suffering in workers’ compensation cases;

• Attorney’s fees range from 20-25% in workers’ compensation cases than personal injury cases where attorney’s fees can be as much as 40% or more

Types Of Work-Related Injuries

Common work injuries that we have successfully represented include:

• Neck (cervical) injuries – herniated discs, bulging discs, strains

• Back (lumbar) injuries – herniated discs, bulging discs, strains

• Shoulder injuries – impingements, rotator cuff tears, SLAP tears

• Hand – carpal tunnel syndrome, fractures

• Leg – fractures, amputation

• Knees – Meniscus tears, cartilage damages, ACL, PCL

• Foot – fractures, amputation

• Head – concussions, traumatic brain injury

• Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)

• Eyes – loss of vision due to chemicals, powder, or objects

• Burns – Scars and disfigurement

Free Workers’ Compensation Consultation

What differentiates Acevedo Law from other law firms is we do not try to sell you anything. At Acevedo Law, we provide an honest, open conversation, consultation. We provide you all the information you need to make an informed decision on whether to hire an attorney. Acevedo Law prides itself on building relationship with its clients. Long-lasting relationships.

If you give us the opportunity to represent you, you pay nothing unless we recover an award or settlement on your behalf. Call now to schedule your free consultation with Acevedo Law, an experienced law firm with 20 years of workers’ compensation experience.