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What You Can Get From Illinois Work Comp Law

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When you are injured in Illinois you can expect certain results or rights.

First of all you are entitled to medical benefits related to your injury.

This includes such things as doctor visits, physical therapy, medications, surgery, injections.

Second, you are entitled to off work pay when the doctor keeps you from working related to your work injury.

This includes two-thirds of your average weekly wage based on the 52 weeks before you were injured.

Finally, you are entitled to a settlement after you have been released from the doctor.

There is no set value for the settlement. It is based on your wage, the type of injury, and the type of treatment received.

Some insurance companies will “forget” to pay the settlement.

If your bills are not being paid, or your time off work is unpaid, or if the settlement has not been paid make sure to contact an experienced Illinois Workers’ Compensation lawyer.

Questions about your work injury and what the insurance company is doing? Feel free to contact Illinois Work Comp Attorney Dirk May at 309-827-4371.

Delay in Your Injury Case May Lead to Ruin

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There is no good reason to delay if you are injured in a motor vehicle collision, or a work accident, or you are disabled from work.

You should seek medical attention immediately.

You should follow medical advice and treatment plans.

You should file an accident report right away.

You should file a traffic report as soon as possible.

You should file for Social Security Disability as soon as you believe you will be unable to work for an extended time.

You should seek advice from an experienced injury or disability attorney to guide you.

These actions show that you were injured and injured severely.

These actions may prevent a Judge or insurance company from believing that some other event caused your current condition.

These actions will support your claim for damages and pain and suffering.

These actions will prevent you from losing potential benefits.

Remember that an injury lawyer and disability lawyer are only paid if you win so you are not out of pocket any upfront money.

Questions about your injury or disability case? Feel free to contact Illinois injury, work injury, and disability lawyer Dirk May at 309-827-4371.

 

 

Important Attorney Fee Information for Injury and Disability Cases

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The way attorneys charge for their services vary according to the type of case that is involved.

Some lawyers charge a certain amount per hour to work on your case. This is usually for business cases or criminal cases.

In these type of cases the lawyer may ask for an upfront retainer fee to start working on your case.

Fortunately in injury cases, workers’ compensation cases, and Social Security Disability cases there are no upfront fees and no hourly fees.

In these type of injury cases you only pay the lawyer if you win your case. The payment is due when you win and recover money.

This is very important for you because usually a person who is injured or when they are unable to work does not have the money to pay a lawyer on an hourly basis.

Many people do not know that they even have access to a lawyer when they are hurt and can no longer work.

Make sure that you take full advantage that a lawyer will work for free for you until you win.

You can utilize the attorney’s experience to protect your interests from the beginning of the case, and fight for you against the government and insurance companies.

Questions about using a lawyer to help you? Feel free to contact Illinois injury and disability Attorney Dirk May at 309-827-4371.

 

What to Do When Bad Things Happen

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It is frustrating and frightening when bad things like injuries happen.

Knowing what to do will take away some of the fear and anxiety.

First of all document everything.

Take pictures of your vehicle and injuries if possible.

Make an accident report with the police and your employer. Keep copies of all reports.

Tell the doctor how your accident happened and what body parts were injured.

Keep track of all medical bills, tests results, and off work slips.

At every medical visit tell your doctor what problems you continue to have and how you are currently limited.

Make sure to talk with a work injury attorney or injury lawyer to protect your rights.

It does not cost anything to speak with an injury lawyer. These lawyers are only paid if they win money for you.

Questions about your injury case? Feel free to contact Illinois work injury attorney Dirk May at 309-827-4371.

Your Injury Case- What the Judge Sees

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Whether it be a work injury, motor vehicle injury case, or Social Security Disability case, you want to make sure the Judge thinks favorably of you and your case.

Remember the Judge sees a large number of cases.

This means the Judge will have a sample size from which she compares with your case.

Make sure your case stands out in the right way, and influences the Judge to rule in your favor.

The Judge will be looking at your work history, the doctor’s notes, medical treatment, complaints of pain and physical and mental limitations.

A good work history indicates a willingness to work when able.

Doctor notes containing a clear history of your injury supports your testimony regarding how you were hurt and what body parts were injured.

Compliance with medical treatment shows that you are doing everything you can to get better.

Avoiding alcohol and drug abuse shows that your problems are related to your injuries and not substance abuse.

Complaints of pain and restrictions in your medical records supports your testimony at trial regarding pain and suffering.

Being polite and forthright in testimony before the Judge gives her impression that you can be trusted and are serious about your claim.

The idea is to make it easy for the Judge to empathize with you and want to help you.

Questions about your case? Feel free to contact Illinois injury and disability lawyer Dirk May at 309-827-4371.