Chicago Workers’ Compensation Attorney
Representing injured workers in workplace accident and injury cases throughout Illinois
Jason Rubens focuses exclusively on workplace injury cases
Jason H. Rubens, P.C. specializes solely in workers’ compensation cases: injuries and illnesses that occur on the job or as a result of your work duties.
If you’ve been injured on the job, Jason is ready to represent you in your Illinois workers’ compensation case
Cases that are NOT handled
If you were physically injured at work or developed an illness due to workplace conditions, we can help. If your issue involves how you were treated by your employer, you’ll need an employment law attorney.
- Wrongful termination or firing disputes
- Workplace discrimination or harassment claims
- Wage and hour disputes or unpaid overtime
- Employment contract issues
- Retaliation claims
If you were physically injured at work or developed an illness due to workplace conditions, we can help. If your issue involves how you were treated by your employer, you’ll need an employment law attorney.
Review top settlements for work comp cases in Chicago and Illinois
- $1,078.00 per week for life arbitration award for a carpenter/supervisor who suffered a nerve injury with surgery. Found to be permanently and totally disabled for life with a projected total payout of well in excess of $1,000,000.00 based on life expectancy.
- $354.00 per week for life for a truck driver who had a ruptured bicep tendon and shoulder tear with surgery. Total payout based on Petitioner’s life expectancy is in excess of $300,000.00.
- $375,594.00 for a union carpenter with a surgically repaired bicep tendon.
- $325,000.00 for a laborer who suffered an injury requiring bilateral rotator cuff repairs.
- $300,000.00 for a construction worker who suffered a career-ending injury.
Illinois workers’ compensation attorney serving all industries
With years of experience handling workers’ compensation cases across diverse industries, Jason has the knowledge to navigate the complexities of your specific profession: whether you work in construction, healthcare, manufacturing, transportation, or any other field.
Union workers often earn higher salaries, which can result in larger settlements. Jason has extensive experience representing union members across trades and industries, from construction to manufacturing to transportation.
Jason has successfully represented many employees who suffer from these injuries including Amazon workers, assembly plant workers and distribution plant workers.
If you have been hurt working an office job, the system of reporting your injury and being compensated can be difficult especially since many office injuries involve repetitive trauma.
Unfortunately, when a truck driver is injured, they may not be able to return to driving and may suffer a substantial loss of wages over the course of their life. Jason can help you get the support you deserve.
Accidents on the job are very common for construction workers – since there are many risk factors involved. If you’re a construction worker who’s been injured at work, contact Jason today.
Jason has represented many flight attendants, ramp servicemen and gate agents who have been injured in the course of their work. He has experience with airline employees and knee injuries, rotator cuff fractures and more.
Understand your workers’ compensation rights in Illinois
If you have suffered from work related injuries, you should contact an experienced Chicago workers comp lawyer at The Law Offices of Jason H. Rubens, P.C. You should also know that you have legal rights that entitle you to the following workers’ compensation benefits:
- Employer responsibility. In Illinois, your employer must cover all necessary and reasonable medical bills incurred as a result of your work injuries and in conjunction with your workers’ compensation claim. Generally, you may be treated by up to two doctors of your choice at your employer’s expense, however in 2011 changes were made to the workers’ compensation act that may affect this right. Contact our firm for more details.
- Collecting money. In Illinois, you are often entitled to collect money for your permanent injuries that occurred within the course of your employment.
- Understand your wages. Your employer may be required to pay you two-thirds of your average weekly wage for any lost time related to your workers’ compensation claim.
- Know your tax information. Any money you receive as a result of an Illinois workers’ compensation claim is tax-free.
- Understand the no-fault system. Workers’ compensation in Illinois is a “no-fault” system. This means that you do not have to prove that your employer was negligent.
- Review the IL Workers’ Comp Act. Repetitive trauma cases, such as carpal tunnel syndrome, are covered under the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Act.
If you are not able to return to your old job as a result of your work related injuries, your employer has to assist you in finding a new job or pay you a portion of your lost income. If you have to take a lower-paying job as a result of your work injuries, your employer is responsible for paying a portion of the difference in income.
Types of workers’ compensation benefits available to injured workers in Illinois
In Illinois, the Workers’ Compensation Act provides various types of benefits to injured workers:
- Medical benefits: Injured workers are entitled to receive all necessary medical treatment for their work-related injuries or illnesses. This includes doctor’s visits, hospitalization, surgery, medication, physical therapy, and other medical expenses. Workers do not have to pay out-of-pocket for these medical services.
- Temporary Total Disability (TTD) Benefits: If an injured worker is unable to work while recovering from their injury, they may be eligible for TTD benefits. These benefits typically provide two-thirds (66.67%) of the worker’s average weekly wage, subject to certain maximum and minimum limits, during the period of disability.
- Temporary Partial Disability (TPD) Benefits: If an injured worker can return to work but with restrictions that result in reduced earning capacity, they may be eligible for TPD benefits. These benefits generally amount to two-thirds of the difference between the worker’s average weekly wage before the injury and their wage after the injury.
- Permanent Partial Disability (PPD) Benefits: If an injured worker sustains a permanent impairment but can still work in some capacity, they may be entitled to PPD benefits. The amount of PPD benefits depends on the nature and extent of the impairment, as determined by a specific statutory schedule.
- Permanent Total Disability (PTD) Benefits: If an injured worker is permanently and totally disabled and unable to engage in any gainful employment, they may be eligible for PTD benefits. These benefits generally provide two-thirds of the worker’s average weekly wage for life, subject to certain limits.
- Vocational rehabilitation: In some cases, injured workers may receive vocational rehabilitation services to help them retrain for a different job if they cannot return to their previous occupation due to their injury.
- Death benefits if a work-related injury or illness leads to death: Their dependents (usually a surviving spouse and dependent children) may be eligible for death benefits, which can include compensation for funeral expenses and ongoing financial support.
- Penalties and interest: In certain situations where an employer or insurer unreasonably delays or denies benefits, penalties and interest may be awarded to the injured worker.
Injured at work?
Schedule a free consultation with the top workers’ comp lawyer in Chicago. No fees unless you collect.
Meet Jason Rubens
In a landmark Illinois Supreme Court case, Mahoney v. United Airlines, Jason H. Rubens is responsible for changing fourteen years of jurisdiction law under the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Act.
Your employer and the insurance companies each have attorneys representing them, and it is important that you have an experienced workers’ compensation attorney assisting you.
Jason H. Rubens has managed his Illinois workers’ compensation and personal injury practice since 2001. He has separated himself from other workers’ compensation attorneys through his compassion for his clients and his aggressiveness for their rights.
Office locations
If you’ve been hurt on the job, and are seeking to initiate a workers’ compensation claim, turn to a Chicago workers’ comp attorney with extensive experience handling such cases.
Contact Jason, a dedicated workers’ comp lawyer, today to get started on your case. There are no fees unless you collect.
To get started, fill out the form below or call now at 312-201-9640. This form is for workplace injury cases only. If you’re seeking help with termination, discrimination, or other employment matters, please contact an employment law attorney
To get started, fill out the form below or call now at 312-201-9640.
FAQs about Chicago and Illinois workers’ compensation claims
We handle physical injury and occupational illness cases that occurred at work, including accidents, repetitive stress injuries, and work-related medical conditions.
If you were physically hurt at work or developed a medical condition due to your job duties, contact us for a free consultation to discuss your injury claim.
It is against Illinois law for an employer to harass you or terminate your employment because you have initiated a workers’ compensation claim. If you think you have been terminated due to your claim, you should contact an Illinois workers’ compensation lawyer immediately.
Workers’ compensation covers medical bills and lost wages for on-the-job injuries, regardless of fault. It’s handled through your employer’s insurance. A lawsuit against your employer (for things like discrimination or wrongful termination) is employment law, which we don’t handle.
If you were injured by a third party at work (like a contractor or equipment manufacturer), that may involve a personal injury claim in addition to workers’ comp.