Legal Question in Workers Comp in Illinois

An employee punches out and walks to the parking garage to go home after their shift. When they are near their car, they trip and fall and injure themselves. If they are unable to work due to that injury, does that qualify for workman's comp?


Asked on 12/19/10, 9:57 am

2 Answers from Attorneys
Matthew Willens Willens Law Offices, P.C.

Most likely, yes - if the place your car was parked was designated for employee parking. Please feel free to contact us at 312-957-4166 for your FREE, no obligation consultation. Thank you.

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Answered on 12/24/10, 10:03 am
Mike Helfand IllinoisLawyers.com

It depends on a bunch of factors. Call us at (800) 517-1614 or through our work comp blog www.illinoisworkerscomplaw.com.

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Answered on 12/27/10, 7:45 am


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