Illinois Work Comp Court Reopens in May

There have been no Workers’ Compensation trials or court dockets since the middle of March 2020 due to the coronavirus.

The Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission has issued a memo indicating that starting in May 2020 the court will be open in a limited fashion.

Trials may be requested in May and held in June 2020.

There will be a limited number of trials and both sides must agree to the trial.

It is not perfect, however it does move a step closer to reopening fully.

The Illinois Workers’ Compensation system does continue to settle cases and accepts new filings.

Questions about your work injury? Feel free to contact Illinois Work Comp Attorney Dirk May at 309-827-4371.