Falling at Work
Falls are among the most common accidents in the workplace. It doesn't take much height for a fall at work to result in serious injuries. Workers' compensation is there to provide you with compensation for your workplace injuries, so that you can get back on your feet without worrying about supporting your family in the meantime. The problem is that employers and their insurance companies sometimes find ways to deny, limit or delay coverage for legitimate accident claims.
I am a Wheaton workplace falls attorney. I have more than 35 years of experience working in different capacities in the field of workers' compensation. Not only have I spent years helping injured workers get adequate compensation for workplace injuries, I also worked my way through college and law school as a claims adjuster. I know how the other side approaches these cases, so I know how to help you through the complicated workers' compensation process.
Illinois Job Injury
At The Law Offices of Christine M. Ory, P.C., I have seen injuries occur from many different types of falls, including:
- Scaffolds
- Ladders
- Roofs
- Work trucks
Common injuries include concussions, mild traumatic brain injury (MTBI), traumatic brain injury (TBI) and back injuries.
The Requirements for Fall Injury Claims
In the case of fall injuries, collecting on a workers' compensation claim is not as simple as some other types of claims. To collect on your claim, we need to prove that there was some increased risk of a fall by the nature of your work, or some kind of defects on the premises itself like an oil spill or other foreign substance.
Contact an Illinois Workers' Compensation Lawyer for a Free Consultation
I offer free consultations so that you can have the chance to discuss your claim with a lawyer, learn more about the workers' compensation process, and see if you feel comfortable working with me. If you do hire me, I will walk you through every step of your workers' compensation claim, and help you get the financial compensation you need to get back on your feet.
