The only way to really know if your Workers’ Compensation settlement offer is fair is to check with an experienced Illinois Workers’ Compensation lawyer.
The good news if that it is free for a lawyer to review your offer.
The only way a lawyer is paid any money is if the attorney gets more money for you.
Illinois law only allows a lawyer to be paid a percentage of what the attorney recovers for you.
This means no up front fees paid to the lawyer. Only payment when the case is settled.
There is no downside to have a lawyer review your settlement.
The insurance companies who handle work injuries have many lawyers working for them and protecting its interests.
Make sure to speak with an attorney to protect yourself.
Questions about your Work Injury case? Feel free to contact Illinois Work Comp Attorney Dirk May at 309-827-4371.