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Most doctors do not like sitting in a room for an hour or two with a couple of lawyers.

They are well paid for it, but most of them would rather do something else like treat patients.

That is why it takes from 3 to 6 months just to get the deposition set up.

It also is taking longer and longer to get medical records and bills.

Finally, it takes most judges from 60 to 90 days to get the decision written and out.

This does not take into account any appeals.

This will make sure that your complaints show up in the medical records.

What the doctor puts in her notes is very telling.

For example, if you have pain in your shoulder with reaching and lifting this can support your claim that you no longer can lift as much as before the injury.

In Illinois, with the recent changes in the Work Comp law, your medical records will become even more important.

It is more persuasive to argue you have ongoing pain and limitations if your medical records contain multiple references to your problems.

Remember your medical records are a huge part of your Workers’ Compensation case.