Sometimes it is hard to figure out what the Arbitrator or the Work Comp insurance company is looking for in your Workers’ Compensation case.
Just remember, whatever shows up in the medical records is important.
Be sure you tell your doctor that you were injured at work and how it happened.
Also tell the doctor all the body parts that were injured.
For instance, if you lifted a box of material over your shoulder and felt a pop in your shoulder, then tell your doctor this.
If you felt immediate pain in the shoulder and a day later felt neck pain also, then tell the doctor.
Limitations you experience are also very important.
If you have daily back pain that runs down the leg and need to take a nap for an hour each day, then tell the doctor.
If you cannot lift more than 5 pounds and have weakness in the shoulder region, then tell your doctor.
You get the idea.
The more your complaints and limitations show up in the medical records, the more believable is your testimony.
Questions about ways to get the most out of your Work Comp settlement? Feel free to call Illinois Worker’ Compensation Attorney Dirk May at 309-827-4371.