Bone Fracture Workers’ Compensation in Illinois

Broken bones can force Illinois employees to miss work, costing them in lost wages, medical bills, and other financial losses. If you get hurt while at work in this state, you can file a bone fracture workers’ compensation claim to recover many of these damages. 

At IL Work Injury Lawyer, we specialize in helping injured workers secure the maximum compensation they deserve. We will guide you through the claims process so you can prioritize your financial future while you recover, whether you are suffering from stress fractures, compression fractures, comminuted fractures, or other fractured bone injuries. 

What Are the Most Common Types of Bone Fractures in the Workplace?

A workplace accident can cause various types of broken bones, including:

• Transverse fracture – A fracture line that is perpendicular to the bone
• Oblique fracture – The fractured bone runs at an angle to the long axis
• Spiral fracture – The break spirals around the bone like a corkscrew
• Comminuted fracture – The bone is broken into three or more pieces
• Hairline fracture – A small, incomplete fracture in the bone
• Compound fracture – Also known as an open fracture, where the bone pierces through the skin
• Avulsion fracture – A tendon or ligament pulls off a piece of bone
• Stable fracture – The bone fragments are still aligned and close together

How Do Broken Bone Injuries Happen on the Job?

Fall Accidents

A slip or trip and fall accident is one of the most common causes of broken bones in workplaces. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration enforces numerous fall protections under code 1926.502, which includes:

• Employers must determine if walking surfaces have the strength and structural integrity required for employees to walk on
• Any working surface with an edge six feet or more above the surface below must employ guardrails or fall arrest systems
• Employees must be protected from slipping or falling into holes (skylights) with covers

Vehicle Accidents

The use of vehicles is common in many industries, especially warehouses, manufacturing, and construction. Collisions involving vehicles can result in severe bone injuries, especially if safety protocols are not being followed for signage, trained operators, and vehicle warning systems. Sometimes, a vehicle accident could be caused by a delivery driver behaving negligently. 

Heavy Machinery Accidents

Similarly, heavy machinery can cause serious injuries if it is defective or used unsafely. Only licensed employees may operate these machines in accordance with the safety standards listed by OSHA and the manufacturer. 

Falling Objects

Falling objects are another leading cause of fractured bone injuries that lead to workers’ compensation claims. Unsecured debris, building materials, power tools, and merchandise could fall and land on heads, shoulders, arms, and legs. 

Repetitive Motion

Some employees, especially construction workers and those who move merchandise, can suffer from injuries from repetitive tasks. Repetitive stress injuries often affect the back, shoulders, arms, and legs. An injured worker could also suffer from wrist or hip fractures caused by weakened bones due to overuse during certain tasks. 

What Workers’ Compensation Benefits Are Available for Bone Fractures in Illinois?

To qualify for workers’ compensation benefits, your broken bone must have occurred in the course of your employment. You must also be considered an employee of the company, which can include part-time, seasonal, and temporary workers. 

Under the Workers’ Compensation Act (820 ILCS 305), you can receive the following benefits if you have been hurt at work in Illinois:

• Wage replacement – Typically up to two-thirds of your average weekly wages
• Medical expenses – Costs related to treatment, such as emergency care, surgery, and rehabilitation
• Disability benefits – Involves wage coverage for injuries that can be classified as temporary total, temporary partial, permanent total, and permanent partial disabilities
• Vocational rehabilitation – If you incur costs while training for a new role, these fees can be covered by workers’ comp benefits
• Death benefits – If the injured worker dies, surviving family members can apply for workers’ comp

What Is the Average Workers’ Compensation Payout for Broken Bone Cases?

The average workers’ compensation settlement for a fractured bone injury is $4.07 million, while the median value is $1.2 million. The total range of payouts falls between $4,247 and $65.65 million. 

Factors that will affect the value of your claim include injury severity, lost income, proof of liability, insurance policy limits, and long-term injury effects. 

How Common Are Broken Bone Injuries in Illinois Workplaces?

There are millions of workplace accidents each year in the United States that involve broken bones. In Chicago alone, there have been 31 reports of work-related injuries that turned fatal involving broken bones. All these cases have occurred since the beginning of 2024. 

An experienced workers’ compensation lawyer from our top-rated firm can guide you through the claims process if you have suffered debilitating work injuries while performing your duties. 

How IL Work Injury Lawyer Can Help You Recover Full Compensation

IL Work Injury Lawyer can make all the difference in securing the workers’ comp payments you deserve. Our team has served many clients with work-related damages, so we know what it takes to negotiate for full coverage of your losses. 

Our legal services include:

• Investigating the work accident
• Gathering evidence 
• Preserving physical proof
• Speaking to medical and occupational experts
• Obtaining OSHA reports
• Disputing denied or reduced broken bone claims
• Holding corporate entities accountable
• Pursuing third-party injury lawsuits
• Litigating in civil court if necessary

Our law firm is one of the best in Chicago and Illinois for securing workers’ compensation benefits. Our attorneys feature as contributing authors for the National Law Review, and we maintain a five-star rating from AVVO. 

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If you have suffered a serious broken bone injury at work, you deserve to be covered by your employer’s insurance company. Since most businesses are required to carry workers’ compensation, you should be eligible for benefits if your broken bone occurred while at work.

Our legal team works on a contingency fee basis. This means you owe nothing unless we win. Additionally, you can ask questions about the legal process or disability benefits during a free consultation with a top Chicago work injury attorney. We represent clients statewide from our office in the Windy City. 

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