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               |  | Southern Illinois, Work Injury LawyersThose who have suffered work related injuries may be afraid to face their employers. They often feel lost in a system they don't understand and may feel responsible for something that is not their fault. They may not know how to deal with the fear of their uncertain future. At Glass & Korein, LLC, we educate and explain the process to our clients and make sure they know their rights. If you are struggling with any of these issues, contact our lawyers today for a free and confidential consultation. We Work for the Workers Our attorneys dedicate 100% of our practice to Workers' rights: Catastrophic Injuries: We represent people who have suffered serious work injuries that permanently change or end their careers. Back or Neck Injuries: We successfully represent people who injure anything from the top of their neck to the small of their back. We take seriously the effect the injury has on your work and your ability to function in life. Repetitive Use Injuries: If you are suffering from an injury that resulted from doing the same activity, or series of activities, over and again, your employer may be responsible. These can be the trickiest types of cases because it's hard to pinpoint the defining moment when the injury became disabling. Aggravations of Pre-Existing Injuries: People might believe that if they injure a body part at work that was hurt in the past, that they are disqualified from receiving Workers' compensation. This is simply not true. If you have an old back injury, arthritis, or any injury or condition that becomes aggravated, exacerbated, or accelerated because of a work-related trauma, you are entitled to compensation. Insurance companies may argue that the aggravation of your previous injury or condition is not the responsibility of your employer, but our lawyers can prove them wrong. Vocational rehabilitation: When the permanent effects of workplace injuries or diseases impose limitations the employer can't accommodate, requiring a change of career, Illinois law grants workers broader protections and rights to placement or training than they may realize, or than employers' representatives will voluntarily offer. It is essential to know those rights before making decisions that can profoundly affect the worker's future earnings' ability. Exposure to Harmful Substances: If your work environment exposes you to harmful chemicals or substances, you may suffer from illness, disease, or allergic reaction for which you are entitled to medical treatment and compensation. Psychological Injuries: In addition to compensation for physical injury on the job, you may also be entitled to compensation for resulting psychological harm such as post-traumatic stress, depression, or cognitive impairment (memory loss, inability to multi-task/perform errands). Wrongful Death: If a family member has suffered a fatal injury on the job, you may be struggling with their employer over compensation. You may also be fighting with an employer if you cannot prove your dependency to your loved one. Contact Our Illinois Attorneys Our attorneys invite you to contact us for a free and confidential consultation regarding any Workers' compensation matter. We may be reached at 618-397-1474 or at the addresses listed below. Weekend and evening appointments are available. We serve our clients on a contingent fee basis; you won't pay us until we have done our job and collected money for you. Glass & Korein, LLC On-site Phone Numbers: 618-397-1474 ● 618-345-2602 ● 618-274-0434 East St. Louis Office: 412 Missouri Avenue Belleville Office: 7012 West Main Street
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