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Illinois Work Comp Settlements

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What should you do if you get a Workers’ Compensation Settlement offer, or if the insurance company does not make you an offer?

The most important thing to know is that pursuant to Illinois Law you are entitled to a settlement if you are injured on the job.

The settlement may vary from a small amount to a very large sum, but you are entitled to something.

Once you receive an offer you should check with an experienced Workers’ Compensation Attorney.

A lawyer can explain the value of your case and whether the insurance company is making a fair offer.

Some Work Comp insurance companies will tell that your case is not worth anything, or they will fail to make any offer and hope you go away.

If this happens you need to hire a lawyer and go after your settlement.

The advantage to hiring a Work Comp lawyer is that it does not cost you anything until you make a recovery.

The fee is 20 percent of your recovery.

You need to protect yourself because insurance companies are taking advantage of people who do not understand the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Law.

Make sure that you check with an experienced Illinois Work Lawyer to protect your rights and get the settlement you deserve.

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

Illinois Work Comp and Your Job Search

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If you can no longer work as a result of your work injury, then you will have to undergo a job search.

The reason is that the injured worker must prove all aspects of his or her case.

It is usually not enough for your doctor to say that you are unable to do your former job.

The limitations and restrictions your doctor gives you are very important, but the real proof of your inability to work is your job search.

This is the part of the case where many people do not follow through and it makes all the difference in the world.

The job search involves the workers’ compensation insurance company providing a vocational consultant who will try to help you put a resume together and apply for jobs within your restrictions.

The job search is almost like a full time job.

You will have to look for jobs, apply for jobs and interview for jobs.

It can take from 6 months to over 1 year.

If you cannot find a job, then this will be good evidence to support that you are permanently and totally disabled.

Or if you find a job that pays at a lower rate then your former job it shows the extent of your wage difference.

These factors will increase the value of your case dramatically.

If you give up on the job hunt, then the value of your case will drop dramatically.

Questions about your work injury? Feel free to contact Illinois Work Comp Attorney Dirk May at309-827-4371.

Illinois Work Comp And Your Back Injury

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Back injuries on the job are common and dangerous.

The problem is that they become chronic and sometimes need surgery.

Any time surgery is involved there can be numerous complications. Ranging from scar tissue, to hardware that needs to be removed, and chronic pain.

Most work injuries that involve the back are straight forward.

Such as, lifting that caused a herniated disc, or a fall that injured the back, or something that struck your spine.

However, there are some back injuries that do not surface until some days or months later because of repetitive lifting or other activities.

Or you may notice some muscle pain that later develops into more serious pain that is difficult to trace to your work.

The most important thing to do is to go the doctor as soon as you notice problems with the back.

You should also explain to the doctor the connection between your work activities and your back pain.

You should also be cautious in settling your back injury claim too soon.

Back problems tend to come back later on, especially if you have had surgery.

If you settle your case, then you are on your own for any future treatment or surgeries.

You may need open medical to protect yourself down the road with a back injury.

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