Illinois Workers’ Compensation law treats back surgeries differently from other type of injuries.
For instance, a back surgery is worth more than a back injury with conservative treatment such as physical therapy treatment, injections or pain medications.
Make sure that the workers’ compensation insurance company does not convince you to settle your case before surgery or offer you a low amount that does not take into account your surgery.
Make sure that the adjuster does not tell you that your injury is not serious since your surgery has taken care of your herniated disc, or your narrowed spinal canal, or stopped most of your pain.
That is not what matters in Illinois Workers’ Compensation back surgery cases.
The fact that you have had a surgery increases the value of your settlement.
Any additional restrictions that you have because of the surgery and injury add value to your case.
Make sure that you discuss your case with an experienced Illinois Work Comp attorney before you settle your case.
An insurance adjuster will try to close out your case too soon and save money for the insurance company.
You need to protect yourself against these tactics.
Need to know what you the law in Illinois says about your work injury? Feel free to contact Illinois Workers’ Comp Attorney Dirk May at 309-827-4371.