Author: Dirk May

Haven’t Been Paid Illinois Work Comp?

Dirk May Workers Compensation ,

You should contact us right away if you have not been paid your Illinois Workers’ Compensation benefits as a result of your work injury.

Many insurance companies neglect to pay injured workers their benefits after medical treatment is completed.

Do not let this happen to you.

No attorney fees are charged to you unless a recovery is made.

Illinois law provides payment for medical treatment, off work pay, and a settlement for the work accident itself.

This can represent a significant amount of money. That is why insurance companies do not want you to know about it.

Questions regarding your work injury case? Feel free to contact Illinois Work Comp Attorney Dirk May at 309-827-4371.

Another Reason Minimum Wage Laws make a difference in Your Work Comp Case

Dirk May Workers Compensation ,

When Illinois raises the minimum wage every year then it can raise your work comp settlement.

Why? The Illinois Workers’ Compensation Act provides that your settlement is based on 60 percent of your average weekly wage the year before you were injured.

This means jobs that used to pay $8.25 an hour now pay $11.00.

$440.00 a week is different from $330.00 a week.

This can boost your settlement when you are done treating for your injury.

Contact us at 309-827-4371 with your work injury questions.