Illinois Work Injury Attorneys
At the Southern Illinois law firm of Short & Smith, P.C., we are committed to helping construction workers, refinery workers, factory workers, nursing home workers, office workers and all other workers who have suffered an on-the-job injury. If you or a loved one needs help getting workers' compensation, you can benefit from the decades of experience that our lawyers bring to these cases.
What Type of Workplace Injury Does Your Case Involve?
Our lawyers handle all types of workplace injuries, from those suffered instantaneously after an on-the-job accident to those that build up over time. We frequently handle cases involving:
- Repetitive stress injuries
- Shoulder injuries
- Knee injuries
- Back injuries
- Head injuries
Protection for Injured Workers
Injured workers are frequently concerned about taking action for fear that they will be fired. This is considered wrongful termination, and we can protect you against it.
Workers' Compensation May Not Be Your Only Form of Compensation
While workers' compensation tends to be the most straightforward and easily accessible form of compensation for injured workers, it may not be the only form of compensation.
Our attorneys frequently pursue third-party liability claims. These are technically personal injury claims that can be filed when a workplace injury is caused by some other party than the victim's employer. For example, if a delivery person is injured on the property he or she is making a delivery to because of the property owner's negligence, a third-party liability claim may be filed. These claims are also filed if an accident is caused by a defective piece of work equipment, or by a contractor working under a different employer.
We take advantage of third-party liability claims whenever possible. They allow us to collect more for the victim than workers' compensation, which is capped and may not sufficiently cover all of the victim's needs. We also seek Social Security Disability benefits when applicable.
Contact Us for a Free Consultation
To discuss your case with our Wood River workplace accident attorneys, call us at 800-421-0960 or send us an e-mail.
All workplace accident cases are handled on a contingency basis. You do not have to pay any attorneys fees unless we get you the money you need.
