Augment LeadsThis page is for workers' comp firms licensed in Illinois. It covers how the Illinois system is set up, what your intake team should screen for, and how our leads work. For what changes from state to state, see the workers' comp leads by state hub.
How workers' comp is run in Illinois
Illinois workers' comp is administered by the Illinois Workers' Compensation Commission (IWCC). The Commission's handbook on workers' compensation explains the process for workers and employers.
The handbook notes that an accident report doesn't trigger any action by the Commission. The Commission becomes involved only if the worker files a claim. After a claim is filed, the Commission assigns a case number and an arbitrator.
What to screen for in Illinois
Notice to the employer
The IWCC handbook says the worker generally must notify the employer as soon as practicable, but no later than 45 days after the accident. The Commission's notice to employees says notice can be given orally or in writing.
Filing a claim with the Commission
According to the handbook, in most cases the worker must file a claim within three years after the injury, or within two years of the last payment of temporary total disability benefits or a medical bill, whichever is later. Some cases involving specific diseases or a death have different time limits.
Doctor rules
The handbook says the worker may choose two physicians. If the employer has a Preferred Provider Program, the choice is limited to the network within that program. First aid and emergency care don't count as one of the worker's choices.
General information, not legal advice; confirm current rules with the Illinois Workers' Compensation Commission.
Screening questions for Illinois intake
- When did the accident happen, and when did you notify your employer?
- Did you notify your employer orally or in writing, and who did you tell?
- Have you received any wage benefits or had medical bills paid? When was the latest?
- Which doctors have you chosen so far, and does your employer have a Preferred Provider Program?
- Has a claim been filed with the Commission?
- Have you talked to another lawyer about this injury?
For call openings and follow-up, see our speed-to-lead intake scripts.
What every Illinois workers' comp lead includes
The injured worker fills in our form themselves. Each lead includes:
- Whether they were injured while working
- Employment status
- Injury date
- State and ZIP code
- Whether the injury was reported to the employer
- Medical treatment so far
- Injury details, in their own words
- Whether they already have an attorney
- An SMS-verified phone number
- A TrustedForm certificate
Leads that don't match your filters aren't sent. The TrustedForm certificate records the form session and the consent to be contacted, and the SMS check confirms the phone number. Our TrustedForm and lead verification guide explains how to read both.
How it works for Illinois firms
- Book a strategy call. Tell us you're licensed in Illinois, plus any other states, your intake hours and where leads should go.
- Set your Illinois screening and place a first paid order. We agree your filters with you, using questions like the ones above.
- We run workers' comp campaigns nationwide. A lead reaches you only when the worker was hurt in a state you've chosen and the lead passes your filters.
- Leads go to your CRM by webhook, LeadDocket, Litify or GoHighLevel, or by email or SMS alert. We can route leads by office or case type.
We don't publish lead volume or ad figures for any single state. On the call, we'll be straight with you about what your filters can support before your first paid order. The full service is on our workers' comp leads page.
About Augment Leads
Augment Leads was founded in 2022 and generates 10,000+ leads every month across workers' comp and motor vehicle accident campaigns. We sell exclusive leads, pay per lead, with no agency retainer and no minimum term. Every lead goes to one firm only, and unqualified leads are replaced under our written replacement policy, agreed before your first paid order.
Spanish-speaking MVA and workers' comp leads are also available.
Frequently asked questions
What are Illinois workers' comp leads?
Illinois workers' comp leads are inquiries from people hurt on the job in Illinois who want to talk to a workers' comp attorney. At Augment Leads, the worker fills in the form themselves, the lead is screened against your filters, and it goes to one firm only.
How long does an Illinois worker have to notify the employer?
The Illinois Workers' Compensation Commission's handbook says the worker generally must notify the employer as soon as practicable, but no later than 45 days after the accident. Confirm current rules with the Illinois Workers' Compensation Commission.
How long does an Illinois worker have to file a claim?
The Commission's handbook says that in most cases the claim must be filed within three years after the injury, or within two years of the last payment of temporary total disability benefits or a medical bill, whichever is later. Confirm current rules with the Illinois Workers' Compensation Commission.
Can I get workers' comp leads only from Illinois?
Yes. We generate leads nationwide, and you pick the states where your firm is licensed. If Illinois is your only state, your leads come only from Illinois. We don't promise a set number of leads for any state, and we'll talk through what your filters can support on the call.
How do I get started?
Book a strategy call. We go through your states, your Illinois screening, your intake hours and your delivery setup. Then you place a first paid order, and leads start arriving once your campaigns are live.
Get Illinois workers' comp leads
Tell us your states and how you screen Illinois claims. We'll scope your first paid order on the call.