Horwitz Horwitz & Associates: Filing a claim

Friday, April 5, 2013

FAQ Friday! Filing a Claim III

What rights do I lose if I fail to file a claim?

With certain limited legal exception, if you fail to file your claim with the Workers' Compensation Commission within the the time limits allowed by law, you may be forever barred from receiving workers' compensation for you injury.

To see the other FAQ's about Filing a Claim please click the below links:

Filing a Claim I - What does "filing a claim" mean?

Filing a Claim II - How much time do I have after my injury to file a claim?

Friday, March 1, 2013

FAQ Friday!! Filing a Claim I

What Does "Filing a Claim" Mean?

"Filing a claim" means preparing and filing certain legal documents with the Illinois Workers' Compensation Commission.

The mere fact that you have reported your injury to your employer or signed a written accident report does not mean that you have "filed" your claim with the necessarily agency /commission.

If you are represented by an attorney, as most leading authorities advise, your attorney can assist you with a claim form and the necessary documentation.

For more information or if you have questions about your injury, please contact us today or call 800-594-7433

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At Horwitz, Horwitz and Associates, we understand the impact personal injury can have on an individual's work, family and lifestyle.

Since 1924, we’ve continued a tradition begun by the Jacob W. Horwitz and then his son Andrew J. Horwitz, representing individuals against corporate wrongdoers and insurance companies who routinely take advantage of those who have been injured. Clifford and Mitchell Horwitz are third generation trial lawyers who continue to follow that tradition. Our firm has never represented corporate interests and never will.

Clifford Horwitz has won every case he’s taken to trial in the past 23 years, with over 40% of his victories representing record-setting verdicts. Our team of eight Partners and five Associate Attorneys contribute to a legacy of successful litigation that few firms can claim.

Our distinction is more than a legacy of record-setting verdicts. It’s found in the countless cases felt too difficult for other firms to accept; cases that Horwitz, Horwitz & Associates skillfully prosecuted and won, recovering millions of dollars for clients who had been denied representation by others.

With offices conveniently located in Chicago and Joliet, we advocate for personal injury clients throughout the state of Illinois.