As workers’ compensation lawyers serving Waterloo and Monroe County, the team at Galanti, Patti, & Winterscheidt, P.C. has the answers you’re looking for. Helping injured Illinois workers is the core of our practice, and we have decades of practical experience with these complex cases. We can handle your workers’ compensation claim and evaluate your case for possible third-party injury claims to let you seek additional compensation. We’ll do all the legal work while you concentrate on healing and rebuilding your life. Call now or reach out online for a free consultation.
The Illinois workers’ compensation system covers most employees, including most part-time and seasonal workers. These benefits apply from the first day of your employment. Some independent contractors do not qualify for workers’ compensation, but employers sometimes misclassify eligible employees as contractors. Your job duties, not your title, determine whether you qualify for workers’ compensation. If you have questions about your eligibility for workers’ comp benefits, call an attorney right away.
The workers’ compensation benefits available to injured employees in Waterloo and Monroe County include:
Some of the most common causes of workplace injuries in Waterloo and Monroe County include:
Second, you must file a workers’ comp claim within three years of your injury, or else you forfeit your right to benefits. Finally, you must file a personal injury lawsuit against any liable parties (other than your employer or a coworker) within two years of your injury. Our attorneys can handle the paperwork in your case and manage the deadlines to protect your right to compensation.
From the North:
Take IL-3 South toward East Alton. Turn left onto E Airline Dr, then turn right onto S Bellwood Dr. The destination will be on the left.
From the South:
Take IL-3 North toward East Alton. Turn right onto E Airline Dr, then turn right onto S Bellwood Dr. The destination will be on the left.
From the East:
Take I-270 West and take exit 7 for IL-3 toward Wood River. Merge onto IL-3 North, then turn right onto E Airline Dr. Turn right onto S Bellwood Dr. The destination will be on the left.
From the West:
Take IL-140 East toward East Alton. Turn right onto IL-3 South, then turn left onto E Airline Dr. Turn right onto S Bellwood Dr. The destination will be on the left.
