QUESTION
What are my rights if I was fired after filling injury report?
Asked on Jan 31st, 2016 on Personal Injury - Illinois
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I was injured at work and filled a report. Employer would not send me for evaluation. I went to my PCP at my cost, had MRI at my cost and employer refused TTD or medical.
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Personal Injury Law Attorney serving Naperville, IL
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It is against Illinois law to fire you for filing a workers' compensation claim. Are you trying to receive compensation for your injury claim, or are you trying to get compensation for being fired?
Answered on Feb 29th, 2016 at 5:20 PM
General Practice Attorney serving Belvidere, IL
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First, if you have not retained counsel in connection with a workers' compensation claim, you should arrange a consultation promptly. Continue medical treatment as instructed. Refrain from giving any statements. Next, the question of your being fired is more difficult. The employer is prohibited from retaliating against you concerning a workers' compensation claim, but that is not a guarantee of employment. Other factors may allow for the termination. I suggest you prepare notes as soon as possible summarizing how everything came about so that you will be best be able to discuss that during your consultation as well.
Answered on Feb 29th, 2016 at 5:20 PM