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This could happen in any state, including Illinois. If the legislature passes laws to restrict injured workers’ rights and the Governor signs them, then you have lots of problems for someone with a work injury.
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When Does It Make Sense to Settle Your Work Comp Case?
The most important aspect of your Illinois Workers’ Compensation Case is knowing when to settle your case.
Like the old song goes “you gotta know when to hold ’em and when to fold ’em”.
Or as it was said in an Indiana Jones movie “choose wisely”.
I have seen people make bad choices because they were either greedy or they thought someone owed them something, or because they felt like they were being treated unfairly.
There is another old saying “hogs get slaughtered; pigs get fed”.
Another thing to remember: the law is not perfect. It is not made to resolve every injury perfectly. There were a number of trade offs made in passing the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Act. The result is an imperfect law with imperfect remedies for imperfect people.
I once had a law school professor who emphasized with a passion that the law is not fair.
If you are looking for fairness you will not find it in the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Act.
You must make the best settlement possible considering the law and the facts in your case.
Do not make a risky bet a perceived high dollar outcome and let a good settlement in hand get away.
Going to trial in a high risk case to get lots of money is foolish and usually results in bitter disappointment when you receive a minimal value or zero verdict.
You should consult with an experienced Illinois Workers’ Compensation Attorney to discuss your case. Feel free to contact attorney Dirk May with Williams and Swee at 309-827-4371.
Winter falls push workers’ comp claims
Winter falls push workers' comp claims.
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In Illinois you are entitled to file a claim no matter who is at fault in a workplace fall.
IG: $2B in disability claims approved by mistake – Yahoo News
IG: $2B in disability claims approved by mistake – Yahoo News.
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This is a small percentage of all the Social Security Judges.
There are more Judges at the other end who approve less than 20 percent of their cases. How do you explain the people who were denied and never received the benefits they are entitled to.
When Should I Get a Work Comp Lawyer?
The best time to get a Workers’ Compensation lawyer involved in your work injury case is early in the process.
It helps you because there are many things the lawyer can do to strengthen and protect your case from the onset of your work accident.
Illinois Workers’ Compensation lawyers cannot charge any retainer or hourly fees. So it is to your advantage to hire a lawyer early in the process. The lawyer can only charge 20 percent of the amount they collect for you.
The lawyer will guide you in reporting your injury as quickly as possible to your employer.
You will also be reminded to seek medical treatment right away and provide a clear and complete description of your injuries and your work accident to your doctors.
The lawyer will also tell you to continue with consistent medical treatment until you reach maximum medical improvement.
Your Work Comp lawyer will negotiate a fair settlement for you or help you prepare for a trial before the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Arbitrator.
The quickest way to reach the best settlement for you is to have a lawyer who is ready to push the case forward through taking depositions of your doctor and who is ready to show the insurance company that you are prepared to go to trial.
Questions about your Work injury? Feel free to contact Illinois Workers’ Compensation Lawyer Dirk May with Williams and Swee at 309-827-4371.