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How Do You Get Future Medical Treatment in Illinois Work Comp?

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It is possible to obtain future medical treatment for your Illinois work related injury; it just is not easy.

Most cases that are settled end all medical treatment. When you read the contract it is clear that it does not allow for any future treatment once your case is over.

For instance, if you injure your knee on the job, have surgery and then settle your case, the result is that any need for future injections or surgery is on you.

The reason is that insurance companies do not want to be responsible for some unknown bill that may extend far into the future.

You can ask the insurance company to leave medical open, however it is very rare for the work comp insurance company to agree.

If the company will not agree to leave medical open, then you can take your case to trial. If you win the cases it leaves open the potential for future medical. You still must prove that your future medical need is related to the original work injury. The insurance company will have potential defenses such as another unrelated injury, arthritis related to aging, or unknown causes of your problem.

The advantage of settlement is you know what you are getting and you get the money sooner. The disadvantage is that it closes out the possibility of future medical treatment.

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

Fox Lake cop death to be ruled suicide: sources | Chicago Sun-Times

Dirk May Illinois, In the news, Law, Workers Compensation

In a stunning turn of events, Lake County officials are expected to announce Wednesday that the death of Fox Lake Police Lt. Charles Joseph Gliniewicz was a suicide related to personal issues and an ongoing law enforcement investigation of him, sources said.

Source: Fox Lake cop death to be ruled suicide: sources | Chicago Sun-Times

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Obviously, a very tragic situation. Does raise the issue of an Illinois Workers’ Compensation death claim if you can prove that it was caused by someone else.

Traveling Employees: Work Comp Claims for Jetsetters

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The issue of traveling employees is a cause for concern when managing workers’ compensation claims.  Addressing issues of injury compensability when dealing with these claims can be difficult for even the most seasoned member of the claims management team.     A General Rule: Portal to Portal Coverage   The law regarding traveling employee varies […]

Source: Traveling Employees: Work Comp Claims for Jetsetters

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Traveling employees are essentially covered for any injuries while on their trip.

Artist fatally shot while working on anti-violence mural in Oakland – LA Times

Dirk May Illinois, In the news, Workers Compensation

A mural artist was fatally shot Tuesday while working on a community art piece under a freeway overpass in Oakland, police said.

Source: Artist fatally shot while working on anti-violence mural in Oakland – LA Times

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In Illinois the family of the artist may be able to recover a workers’ compensation claim if the artist was an employee. If the artist was an independent contractor, then workers’ compensation is not available. Make sure that you check with an experienced Work Comp lawyer.

What Happens When You Get Hurt in Illinois

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Illinois Workers’ Compensation Law provides that you are entitled to 3 basic rights when you are injured on the job.

The first right is payment of your related medical bills.

The second right is payment of two-thirds of your average weekly wage for the time you miss work as a result of your work injury.

The third right is payment of a settlement once you have recovered from your injury.

Many insurance companies fail to tell injured workers of their right to a settlement.

Do not miss out on your settlement.

Make sure that you talk with an experienced Illinois Workers’ Compensation Attorney to get a fair settlement.

It does not cost you anything to talk with a lawyer. A fee is only paid at the time you are paid your money.

Many Illinois Workers’ Compensation insurance companies take advantage of people’s ignorance and hope they walk away without claiming their money.

Call Illinois Workers’ Compensation Attorney Dirk May at 309-827-4371 to make sure that you get the settlement you deserve.