No surgical results are ever guaranteed, but back surgeries are especially problematic. There are often complications and lingering pain.
In Illinois Workers’ Compensation Law if you settle your case after a back surgery, then any further treatment you may need is no longer the responsiblity of the Workers Comp insurance company. The only way to cover future medical treatment is to have a Workers’ Compensation Hearing. The Hearing will result in a ruling from the Arbitrator that will award benefits and medical payments. If you win your workmans compensation case, you are automatically provided with the potential for future medical treatment.
The main thing to remember is that after a surgery related to a work injury, if you settle your workmans comp case, all medical stops.