Illinois worker’s compensation rates

On Tuesday October 29, the Illinois Chamber of Commerce released a report criticizing the state’s bias towards laborers when they file workers compensation claims. The report also measured how this bias affects the economic stability of Illinois.

In a report titled “The Impact of Judicial Activism in Illinois: Worker’s Compensation Rulings from the Employer’s Perspective,”  the chamber talked about 19 worker compensation cases that have broadened the coverage of employer liability. This increased employer liability included a 7.5% increase in disability payments for injured workers.

The report also noted that, between 2005 and 2010, Illinois worker’s compensation insurance premium rates have risen by nearly 17% while all across the country average rates have decreased by 19%.

Nearly four million Americans are injured on the job each year and rely on compensation benefits for financial support. If you have sustained a workplace injury near Champaign, call the capable attorneys of Spiros Law at 217-328-2828 to find out what we can do for you.