Ever watch What Not to Wear?
Here are a few tips for What Not to do for Your Illinois Workers’ Compensation case.
Do not forget to file an injury report as soon as possible. Why stack the deck against yourself. Establish your injury right away.
Do not forget to tell your boss about your injury. Cover all your bases.
Do not forget to give a clear and complete description of your injury to your doctor. You may even ask the doctor to repeat what you told her. This is the number one item that Work Comp arbitrator’s look at in deciding your case.
Do not delay in seeing your doctor. Set up a doctor visit the same day or within 1 to 2 days. Why give the insurance company grounds to deny you?
Do not forget to get off work slips from your doctor. The injured worker must prove that she missed work with doctor’s notes.
Do not miss your IME appointment. The insurance company can cut off your benefits if you fail to attend the doctor appointment they schedule for you.
Do not get mad during your hearing. It never helps take out your frustration on the Judge or the other attorney. Politeness usually wins the day.
Questions about what do to increase the value of your case? Feel free to contact Illinois Workers’ Compensation Attorney Dirk May at 309-827-4371.