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Can I be fired for filing a workers' compensation claim?

It is illegal for your employer to terminate you for filing a workers' compensation claim. If that were to happen, you may have a cause of action against your employer for retaliatory discharge.

If you or a member of your family has been injured in a work-related accident, we can help. Contact the experienced workers' compensation attorneys at Drake & Collopy, P.C. online or call us at 312.345.0220, or toll free at 1.888.372.5355, for more information or to schedule a free consultation.