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It does not do any good to tough it out, or try to ignore your injury.

Late reported accidents are seen as suspicious.

Some insurance companies think fraud is involved when the accident is not documented until weeks later.

Many companies have policies that require an accident to be reported within 24 hours.

Illinois Workers’ Compensation Arbitrators look to see how much time elapses between the accident and reporting of the accident.

You have much to lose if you do not report your accident immediately.

You may lose payment of your medical bills.

You may lose payment for your time off work.

You may lose your settlement payment.

Make sure you keep copies of your paperwork showing that you reported your accident.

Always keep in mind that the Judge is trying to decide if you can work.

When she is asking what you do at home, she is weighing whether this translates into being able to work full time.

When she asks why you cannot work a sit down job, she is deciding whether it makes sense that you cannot do a simple job with limited lifting.

Remember that most jobs require you to be use your hands and fingers a majority of the day.

Remember that pain reduces the ability to concentrate.

Remember that if you miss more than 1 to 2 days a month you will not be able to keep your job.

The Judges questions are asked for a reason.

Your answers should explain how your problems limit your activities.