The number of weeks you are out of work is a factor in determining the value of your Work Injury settlement.
There is not a direct correlation between time missed from work and value of your settlement.
However, time missed from work shows the severity of the injury and limitations you may have.
For instance, shoulder injuries with a surgery will keep you off work longer than a carpal tunnel surgery.
Shoulder injuries are worth more than a carpal tunnel injury.
If you are off work with limited objective evidence such as an xray or MRI showing a herniated disc or a fractured leg, then your settlement will suffer.
Questions about your Work Injury? Feel free to contact Illinois Work Comp Attorney Dirk May at 309-827-4371.