You can make 2 types of mistakes in settling your Illinois Workers’ Compensation case.
You may settle for a lower value than what your case is worth.
You can prevent this through consulting with an experienced Illinois Workers’ Compensation Attorney. An experienced attorney can evaluate your case and determine a range of value.
The second type of mistake is to fail to settle for fair value and take your case to trial, and either lose or be awarded an amount below the settlement offer.
You cannot have a do over once you go to trial.
In other words, you cannot ask for the settlement offer after the trial. It is off the table.
Once you go to trial whatever the Arbitrator rules is what you get.
Once again you may avoid this fate through an experienced Illinois Workers’ Compensation Attorney. The attorney can spot your cases weaknesses and what the Arbitrator will look for.
You must pay attention to what your attorney says or you may have a very discouraging result.
Remember, it is better to have more money than less money or even no money.
Questions about your work injury case and its value? Feel free to contact Illinois Work Injury Attorney Dirk May at 309-827-4371.