Illinois Workers Compensation- Important Questions

Top questions for Work Comp is whether the accident is compensable, and whether there is a causal connection.

This means can you prove whether the accident happened at work.

And can you prove the medical treatment is related to the work injury.

The best way to prove the injury happened at work is to have an injury report completed at the time.

Another important factor is to have medical records that include a history of your work accident.

Medical records may also include a statement from the doctor that the work injury caused your condition.

Remember the injured worker has to prove everything to win.

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

Illinois Workers’ Compensation – Top Tips


It is a brave new world in Illinois Work Comp cases.

It will be very important to have proof of limitations due to your work injury.

This will mean telling the doctor all about your problems and limitations.

Each visit you should explain how your ability to perform daily activities such as lifting, walking and standing has changed.

You should also tell the doctor about any limits in range of motion, bending, reaching, handling or fingering.

The final visit is especially important for describing your limitations and pain.

Should you have any questions about your Work Comp injury or limitations please feel free to contact Illinois Work Comp Attorney Dirk May at 309-827-4371.