There is no law that says you must use a lawyer to represent you in your Illinois Workers’ Compensation case.
But here are 5 reasons that may make you think about why a lawyer would help your Work Comp case.
1. An experienced Workers’ Compensation lawyer will be able to explain exactly what the Arbitrator is looking for in a winning case.
2. An experienced Workers’ Compensation lawyer will know the pitfalls of accident reporting, giving a history to your doctor, seeking medical treatment, working with restrictions, and looking for jobs if you can no longer remain at your former job.
3. An experienced Workers’ Compensation lawyer knows the value of your case and how to get the maximum settlement offer.
4. An experienced Workers’ Compensation lawyer may be able to get an increased settlement even when you have a written offer from the insurance company.
5. A Workers’ Compensation lawyer only gets paid if you get paid. The fee is 20 percent of your recovery. There is no fee if you have a written offer from the insurance company, and the lawyer does not get you any additional money.
Why fly blind when you can have experienced advice? Questions about your Work Comp injury? Feel free to contact Illinois Work Comp lawyer Dirk May at 309-827-4371.