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Illinois Work Comp Predictions

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There is a tremendous amount of uncertainty about what is going to happen with changes in the Illinois Workers’ Compensation law.

Some predictions in the near term in light of this uncertainty:

* Work Comp Insurance Companies will be tighter with their settlement offers. They think the law may become more favorable to them so they will hold onto their money.

* Arbitrators will be more conservative. They are under a microscope due to lots of media coverage, and politicians who love to pile on.

* Commissioners will be more conservative. See above. Plus they are appointed by the Governor and approved through the Illinois Senate. They are very sensitive to what is going on politically.

* There is going to be some type of change in the law. Politicians respond to controversy and the media. Plenty of both has happened in Work Comp this year. So there will be changes and maybe major changes.

Questions about your Work Comp case or settlement? Feel free to call Illinois Workmans Comp Attorney Dirk May at 309-827-4371.

Should I Use A Lawyer for My Social Security Disability Case?

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Will it help if I use a lawyer for my Social Security Disability case?

It sure won’t hurt you.

Let’s look at the cost benefit analysis.

You only pay a lawyer if you win your Social Security case.

You only pay a fee of 25 percent of your back benefits or $6,000 whichever is the lower amount.

You never pay a fee on your monthly disability check. It is 100 percent your money.

Your Social Security Disability benefits can amount to over $200,000 during your lifetime.

An experienced Social Security Disability lawyer knows what you need to win your case.

Questions about your Social Security Disability case? Feel free to call Illinois Social Security Disability lawyer Dirk May at 309-827-4371.

Work Comp Settlement Tips

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Time for a few tips in negotiating your Illinois Workers’ Compensation settlement.

Tip #1 It does not hurt to ask. You will not get what you do not ask for. The Insurance Company will make you an offer. Ask for more.

Tip#2 Ask for future medical coverage. All they will do is say no. You can come back with a set number for future medical.

Tip#3 Tell them you are willing to go to trial if you do not get what you want. The insurance company does not always want to go to trial. It costs them money to get a lawyer and increases their exposure.

Tip #4 It does not cost you any up front money to get a lawyer. All Workmans Comp fees are paid at the end of the case based on a percentage of the award. You can use this as leverage also. The Insurance Company has to pay their attorney by the hour.

Questions about your Work Comp case? Feel free to call Illinois Work Comp Attorney Dirk May at 309-827-4371.

Social Security Disability and Jobs

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Do not be confused when the Vocational Expert testifies about jobs you could potentially perform.

Social Security does not care if you can really find such a job.

Social Security only cares about whether you could actually do the job.

Social Security does not care if the job only pays minimum wage.

Their rules only require that you be able to perform a job; the amount the job pays does not make a difference to Social Security.

Social Security will not find a job for you.

Your ability to perform work tasks are what is key. Such as concentrating, lifting, standing, walking, sitting and using your hands.

Questions about your Social Security Disability case? Feel free to contact Illinois Social Security Disability Attorney Dirk May at 309-827-4371.