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Workers Compensation Costs

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There is no filing fee in Illinois to file a Workers’ Compensation case.

However, you must pay for medical records to prove your case.

You must also pay for a doctor to testify on your behalf.

This can cost from $600 to $1,500 for each doctor.

There are also court reporter costs.

All these costs are the responsibility of the injured worker.

The advantage of using a Work Comp lawyer is that they will pay for these costs up front, and you will not have to pay for them until you receive your settlement.

Questions about your Workmans Compensation case? Feel free to contact Illinois Work Comp lawyer Dirk May at 309-827-4371.

Social Security Disability Costs

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There is no filing fee to apply for Social Security Disability.

Social Security will order and pay for your medical records at the first two levels of review.

However, when you request a hearing you must pay to update your medical records. Depending on the number of doctors and records this can add up in cost.

You must also pay for any Doctor’s reports or letters. This can be expensive. They may range from $100 to $1,000.

The advantage of using a lawyer is that the lawyer will often pay for the medical records and doctor reports up front.

There is also the cost of seeking medical treatment.

These costs must be kept in perspective.

A life time of benefits is worth some upfront costs.

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

Any New Illinois Work Comp Claims?

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Illinois Workers’ Compensation claims after August 31, 2011 are treated differently than old claims.

Insurance Companies will be watching these claims closely.

They will argue that their settlement value is reduced.

Work Comp companies will fight to find doctors who will testify that there is little or no permanent injury.

The value of settlement offers will probably be much lower.

What has been your experience?

Have you seen any offers for your injury after August 2011?

Feel free to call Illinois Work Comp Lawyer Dirk May at 309-827-4371 to discuss what you are seeing. Or leave a comment on this blog.