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Degloving Injuries And Illinois Workers Compensation
We have been helping seriously injured workers in Illinois since 2001. Please contact us at 312-346-5320 to speak with an attorney for free.
A degloving injury is one of the most traumatic types of injuries a person can suffer on the job. It occurs when the skin and underlying tissue are forcefully torn away from the muscle, bone, or connective tissue beneath it—similar to pulling a glove off a hand. These injuries are typically the result of extreme force and are most common in workplace accidents involving heavy machinery, conveyor belts, industrial rollers, or equipment with moving parts that catch clothing or limbs.
In Illinois, degloving injuries are often seen in factory, warehouse, construction, and agricultural work. A common scenario is a worker reaching into a jammed machine or getting a hand or arm caught in a belt or gear. These injuries may involve the hand, arm, leg, foot, or scalp and often require multiple surgeries, skin grafts, long hospital stays, and extensive rehabilitation. In some cases, amputation may be necessary or actually happens from the injury itself.
If you’ve suffered a degloving injury on the job, you’re almost certainly entitled to workers’ compensation benefits under Illinois law. This is true even if you were at fault for the accident happening (unless you were inebriated). These benefits can cover medical expenses, lost wages, and permanent disability. But with injuries this severe, it’s essential that you hire an experienced Illinois workers’ compensation attorney. Not only will they help ensure you receive all the benefits you’re owed, but they’ll also make sure your rights are protected throughout the recovery and claims process.
In some cases, you may have a separate lawsuit in addition to your workers’ compensation claim. If the machine that caused your injury was defective, or if a third-party company was responsible for maintaining the equipment and they were negligent, you’d have a lawsuit. For example, if a maintenance contractor failed to properly service the machinery or a manufacturer failed to install safety guards, you could have a personal injury or product liability case. You can help your case by asking your employer about when a machine was last serviced and whose responsibility it was.
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These kinds of third-party cases are time-sensitive. Crucial evidence, like the condition of the machine or its maintenance records, can be lost or altered quickly. That’s why it’s so important to have your case investigated right away. A good lawyer will know how to preserve this evidence, bring in the right experts, and determine whether you have a viable lawsuit in addition to your workers comp claim. Depending on the severity of your injury and what can be proved, a case like this could potentially be worth millions of dollars.
We can point you toward an experienced Illinois work injury attorney who has successfully handled catastrophic and complex cases like these before. If you or a family member has suffered a degloving injury, contact us at 312-346-5320. We help everywhere in Illinois and there is no fee to hire an attorney. We will give you the same guidance that we would provide to a friend or family member in the same situation.