Illinois Workers’ Compensation Update

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No Illinois Workers’ Compensation hearings, as a practical matter, have been allowed since November 2020 and there is no reopening in sight.

The official stance is that it is too dangerous to hold hearings due to Covid.

There is also no mechanism for video hearings to take the place of in person hearings.

This makes it difficult for everyone to pursue their case and have an Arbitrator rule on entitlement to medical treatment, off work pay, and payment for your injury.

However, if you are injured at work you may still file a work injury case.

You are allowed to settle your case also and be paid money for your injury.

If you cannot get your case settled or are having problems with the insurance company contact a lawyer right away.

It does not cost anything to hire an Illinois Workers’ Compensation Attorney. The lawyer is only paid at the end of the case when you recover your money.

Questions about your Work Injury case? Feel free to contact Illinois Workers’ Compensation Attorney Dirk May at 309-827-4371.

Worker killed in loading dock accident

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Illinois Workers’ Compensation law provides death benefits to the worker’s family in most cases. Illinois injured workers are entitled to medical benefits, off work pay, and settlement for the injury itself. Talk to an Illinois Work Comp lawyer to protect yourself.

Illinois VA Director resigns after Covid Outbreak

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State and Federal long term care facilities under fire. May spread to private assisted living facilities who do not provide proper protections to its residents.

Your Privacy and Illinois Workers’ Compensation Case

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What happens to your personal information when you file an Illinois work injury case?

The application of claim starts the process of a work injury case.

The fact that a filing has occurred is one of public record.

Anyone can look up who has filed an Illinois Workers’ Compensation case. This includes your date of injury, employer, average weekly wage, and body part injured.

Once the case is settled it becomes public record.

The amount of settlement is open to public review.

During the course of the work comp case, medical records related to your injury will be available to the insurance company and the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission.

You must provide access to your medical records because the claim is based on the injury and the treatment you received.

The public does not have access to your medical records.

Questions about your work injury? Feel free to contact Illinois Workers’ Compensation Attorney Dirk May at 309-827-4371.