A hazard of the Workers Compensation law practice is there are a few clients who will tell you about their friend’s or neighbor’s outrageous settlement, and how they should get just as much.
The only problem is that is probably not true, or it is some urban legend they heard from a friend of a friend. The sad truth is that, in Illinois at least, you are not going to get rich from a Workers Compensation settlement. There is no pain and suffering award, and the settlement is tied to 60% of your average weekly wage for a limited number of weeks. Sometimes you can get lifetime benefits, also tied to your wage, if you are seriously injured and have proof of permanent restrictions that keep you from working.
However, you will not get rich from carpal tunnel cases and shoulder surgeries with no restrictions.
If you want to know the true value of your case, I will be glad to discuss it with you. Call Attorney Dirk May at 309-827-4371.