If you’ve recently sustained a work-related injury in Belleville or St. Clair County, trust Galanti, Patti & Winterscheidt, P.C., to defend your rights and help you recover the benefits you need. Our workers’ compensation attorneys have handled thousands of these cases, including over 500 trials. Our firm’s focus on workers’ comp cases and third-party injury claims gives us in-depth knowledge and experience we can put to work for you. Let us manage the legal process for you while you concentrate on recovering your health. Call now or complete our contact form for a free consultation.
The main group of workers who don’t qualify for workers’ comp benefits is independent contractors. However, employers sometimes misclassify employees who should qualify for workers’ comp benefits as contractors. The key thing to remember is that your job duties and the supervision you receive determine whether you qualify for benefits, not your job title. Talk to an attorney if you have questions about whether you are eligible for workers’ compensation benefits.
Medical Benefits – Covers all reasonable medical care necessary to treat work-related injuries, including doctor visits, hospital stays, surgery, therapy, and prescription medications.
Temporary Total Disability (TTD) Benefits – Replaces lost income if an injured worker cannot work during recovery. These benefits equal two-thirds of the worker’s average weekly wage, subject to state-set minimums and maximums.
Temporary Partial Disability (TPD) Benefits – Available to workers who can return to work in a limited capacity but earn less than before the injury. TPD benefits equal two-thirds of the difference between pre- and post-injury income.
Vocational Rehabilitation Benefits – Covers job training, counseling, and education if an injured worker cannot return to their previous job.
Permanent Partial Disability (PPD) Benefits – Available to workers who sustain a permanent injury resulting in impairment but can still work. The benefit amount depends on the type and severity of the injury.
Permanent Total Disability (PTD) Benefits – Provides lifetime income replacement if a worker is permanently unable to work due to their injury. PTD benefits equal two-thirds of the worker’s pre-injury average weekly wage.
Death/Survivors’ Benefits – If a workplace injury results in death, the worker’s dependents may receive two-thirds of the worker’s average weekly wage for up to 25 years or until the amount reaches $500,000, whichever is greater. Benefits terminate if the deceased’s spouse remarries and there are no minor children.
You must report your injury to your employer within 45 days in writing to have proof of timely submission.
You must file a workers’ comp claim within three years of the injury. Missing this deadline forfeits your right to benefits.
If pursuing a third-party claim, you must file a personal injury lawsuit within two years of the injury.
From Belleville: Take IL-15 West toward East St. Louis, merge onto I-255 North via the ramp to Chicago, take exit 6 for IL-143 toward Wood River/Hartford, turn left onto IL-143 West/East Airline Drive, continue East Airline Drive for approximately 5 miles, turn right onto South Bellwood Drive, and our office will be on the left at 150 S. Bellwood Dr.
From St. Clair County: Take I-64 West toward East St. Louis, merge onto I-255 North via exit 7 toward Wood River, take exit 6 for IL-143 toward Wood River/Hartford, turn left onto IL-143 West/East Airline Drive, continue on East Airline Drive for approximately 5 miles, turn right onto South Bellwood Drive, and our office will be on the left at 150 S. Bellwood Dr.
