Monthly Archives: February 2026

If I File Bankruptcy, Do I Lose My Workers’ Comp Benefits?

No, you don’t lose your workers’ comp benefits if you file bankruptcy. That’s very good news for Illinois families because job injuries and financial problems often go hand-in-hand. Injury-related lost wages exceed $9 billion per year. Workers’ compensation offsets some, but not all of, these costs. Most families live from hand to mouth. So,… Read More »