In Illinois Workers’ Compensation cases the injured worker must prove every part of the case to win.
This includes proving an accident happened during the course of work, that there is a connection between the accident and your medical condition,
that the medical treatment is related to your accident, and the nature and extent of your injury.
The support and testimony of your medical doctor will be crucial to your case.
The doctor’s opinion regarding your work injury and its connection with the accident is absolutely the most important part of your case.
The doctor’s opinion regarding your medical treatment and its relationship to the accident is also important.
Another vital part of the case is the permanent restrictions the doctor believes applies to you.
If your doctor does not strongly come out in favor of the connection between your accident and your current medical condition, then your case is over.
If your doctor releases you without any permanent restrictions or limitations, then even if you have ongoing problems the value of your case will drop.
The way determine what your doctor believes about your case is to ask him.
However, the only true test of what your doctor will say is to have him testify under oath during a deposition.
You should go to the doctor as soon as possible after your accident to remove all doubt regarding your accident and the need for medical treatment.
To help your doctor develop a strong opinion in your case the first visit is very important. Make sure you explain in detail how you were injured and what parts of your body were hurt. You should remind the doctor at each visit that you were injured at work and the limitations you are experiencing.
Questions about your Work Comp case? Feel free to contact Illinois Workers’ Compensation Attorney Dirk May with Williams and Swee at 309-827-4371.