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Workers’ Compensation for Teachers in Illinois | Chicago Teacher Injuries

It’s no secret that many Chicago-area school buildings have seen better days.

Educators are among the most important people in society. They mold minds and foster future success. But their jobs aren’t easy, and they aren’t always safe. Dilapidating property conditions, school violence, and personal injury remain constant threats.  

Unfortunately, teachers are often injured or fall ill in the course of their job duties. When that happens, many are frustrated by the relative lack of recourse available to them.

After all, most teachers are government employees, and many are members of a teacher’s union. This can mean that legal action after a workplace injury is limited to the Workers’ Compensation system.

Sadly – as many teachers already know from their colleagues’ own experiences – the Workers’ Comp system is rarely adequate. It’s also incredibly difficult to maneuver through.

Teachers have enough on their plates as it is, especially after an unexpected on-the-job accident. Nevertheless, filing a Workers’ Comp claim by oneself means confusing paperwork, strict deadlines, and a real risk of making critical mistakes.

Saying the wrong things – or sending in the wrong form at the wrong time – can create real problems. Moreover, many teachers have their claims shortchanged or are altogether denied, even when their damages are clearly genuine.

At Malman Law, we believe Chicago teachers deserve better than that.

If you’ve been injured in any accident related to your teaching services, or if you’ve fallen ill in connection with your job, you may be entitled to financial compensation under the law – and our mission is to ease the process for you while maximizing the amount that you stand to receive.

The Chicago teacher Workers’ Comp attorneys at Malman Law are here to fight for your rights and make your life easier. 

Common Chicago Teacher Injuries

Teacher’s risks range from the students whom they teach to the rooms they helm and the buses they take for field trips. It’s a job that never ends.

At Malman Law, we’ve helped more than 20,000 Chicago employees seek compensation after an unfair injury, and in 95 percent of those cases, we’ve reached a successful settlement that put our clients on a better path toward recovery – without having to go to court.

Our Chicago teacher Workers’ Comp lawyers understand the unique risks that educators face. We take them seriously, and we are prepared to demonstrate the full scale of your damages to your employer and its insurers.

Common Chicago teacher injuries include:

• Injury from defective desks, chairs or other school equipment
• Slip and fall accidents on school property
• Injury from lifting or carrying heavy objects without proper training
• Illness due to asbestos conditions within the building
• Lead poisoning from paint in older school buildings
• Food poisoning from school cafeteria
• Exposure to illness while rendering care or aid to a student
• Science lab injuries, including chemical burns or burns caused by flames, flashes, or explosions
• Lab accidents caused by inadequate, broken or outdated equipment
• School bus accidents (including activity buses and field trip buses)
• Injuries incurred while on a field trip or serving as a chaperone
• Assault from students, parents, or coworkers
• More

Each school and classroom is different. Whatever your injuries might look like, our Chicago teacher Workers’ Comp attorneys would like to help. Please contact us as soon as possible so that we can take a closer, confidential look at any potential claims.