Topic
Permanent Disability
31 published works
Kanoski Bresney Blog
How Does Workers’ Compensation Address Permanent Partial Disabilities?
By Kanoski Bresney Personal Injury Attorneys
Work-related injuries can occur in a variety of situations. Accidents can take place in the workplace, or a person may suffer from illnesses or health conditions caused by exposure to…
Illinois Workers Compensation Law Blog
Permanent Disability And Old Illinois Workers Claims
By Mike Helfand
Although it gets celebrated at times by our society, I find it sad when someone is working a job when they are in their golden years. It's one thing if…
Illinois Workers Compensation Law Blog
Permanent Restrictions And Illinois Workers Compensation Settlements
By Mike Helfand
We have been handling workers' compensation claims in Illinois since 1997. If you would like a free consultation with an attorney, fill out our contact form or call us at…
Illinois Workers Compensation Law Blog
New Illinois Maximum Permanent Disability, PPD and TTD Rates For 2020
By Mike Helfand
The #1 question we get is "What is my case worth?" A close second is probably people wanting to know if they are getting paid the right amount for TTD…
Illinois Workers Compensation Law Blog
How Do Illinois Workers’ Compensation Settlements Work?
By Mike Helfand
At some point, everyone wants to know what their case is worth. But if you are hurt on the job in Illinois you are going to hear terms like PPD…
Illinois Workers Compensation Law Blog
Illinois Maximum TTD and PPD Rates Have Changed
By Mike Helfand
The Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission has updated the minimum and maximum benefits rates. The Commission provides these updates twice a year. These benefits rates are the upper and lower limits…
Illinois Workers Compensation Law Blog
How A Knee Injury Case Was Worth $415,000.00 In About Two Years
By Mike Helfand
When someone is so severely injured that they can't work again or can't return to their old job, it's usually from a back or neck injury. In some occasions it…
Work Comp & Employment Law Insight
Jacobson v. Hauge Associates, Inc. and State Farm Fire & Casualty
The first decision of 2018 involves a permanent total disability claim heard by Judge Thronson. This is the first decision we have seen from Judge Thronson following a hearing. There…
Illinois Workers Compensation Law Blog
How Long Do You Get Permanent Disability Benefits For In Illinois?
By Mike Helfand
A City of Chicago worker called me after suspecting his lawyer was telling him a lie. Every year hundreds of City workers become permanently disabled from working through job injuries. …
Washington Workers Compensation Blog
It’s complicated
By Terri
If you have a Longshore claim with an unscheduled injury, your permanent disability is based on your loss of wage earning capacity. If you have a scheduled injury, your permanent…