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Reasons for Work Comp Denials

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Workers’ Compensation insurance companies will deny claims for a number of reasons, however they fall into a several categories.

You did not notify your employer of your injury. Make sure that you tell your supervisor right away and file an accident report.

You waited to long for medical treatment. Go to the doctor as soon as possible and get your treatment.

You have a pre-existing condition that became worse but not because of work. Do you have a defined injury that made things worse?

You got hurt somewhere other than work. This why reporting your accident right away is so important.

Make sure that you contact an experienced Illinois Workers’ Compensation Attorney right away if you are denied.

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

Reality Check: Social Security Disability Holdup – WLOS – ABC

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Samuel Gardner, 19, suffers from cerebral palsy.

Source: Reality Check: Social Security Disability Holdup – WLOS – ABC

The terrible truth is that it takes several years to get your Social Security Disability hearing. People are lose their homes and die while they wait. It is a bad way to run a program yet it is the only thing we have going.

WorkersCompensation.com CompNewsNetwork – Parents Blame Pin-Setter for Son’s Death

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Source: WorkersCompensation.com CompNewsNetwork – Parents Blame Pin-Setter for Son’s Death

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This tragedy illustrates that you may file a workers compensation claim and a negligence lawsuit at the same time depending on the circumstances. The negligence lawsuit is against the machine maker. The workers compensation case is against the employer

Maine Delegation Wants Action on Social Security Disability Backlog | Maine Public Broadcasting

Dirk May In the news, Law, Social Security, Social Security Disability, Supplemental Security Income

WASHINGTON – Nearly every weekday, the members of Maine’s Congressional Delegation say they are asked by a constituent from back home for help with their

Source: Maine Delegation Wants Action on Social Security Disability Backlog | Maine Public Broadcasting

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It is a shame that it takes so long for a Social Security Disability decision. Make sure that you let your Congress person know that you want the time it takes for disability determinations reduced.

Injured carpenter finds his workers’ comp is gone

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Injured carpenter’s worker comp disappears as employeee leasing company collapses

Source: Injured carpenter finds his workers’ comp is gone

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In Illinois, the employer is responsible for paying workers’ compensation benefits if there is no insurance. The employer may go after the company and individual who were supposed to purchase coverage, however it may have a tough time collecting. If you find yourself in this situation and the insurance company denies coverage make sure that you find an experienced Illinois Workers’ Compensation attorney immediately.