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Illinois Workers' Compensation Laws<\/h1>\n
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Whether you work in a Chicago high-rise, along the shores of Lake Michigan, or in the stands at Wrigley Field, every Illinois employee is at risk of being injured. Luckily, the state’s workers’ compensation law requires employers to purchase insurance<\/a> that covers work-related injuries and occupational diseases regardless of fault; but it can also prohibit an employee from filing a lawsuit against the employer<\/a>. If you’ve suffered a work-place injury or illness, you’ll need to learn about your rights and obligations for pursuing workers’ compensation in Illinois.<\/p>\r\n

The table below outlines key aspects of the workers’ compensation laws in Illinois, including some types of benefits and important timelines.<\/p>\r\n

Illinois Workers’ Compensation Laws at a Glance<\/h2>\r\n

Understanding the legal minutiae of state laws often requires the expertise and training of a lawyer, although it’s important to understand how laws affect us. The following provides a straightforward summary of Illinois workers’ compensation laws, with links to the applicable statutes.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
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Some Types of Benefits<\/b><\/td>\r\n
Employer Obligations<\/b><\/td>\r\n