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What Should I Do about My Settlement Offer?

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You should always review your settlement offer with a lawyer experienced in Illinois Workers’ Compensation law or personal injury law depending on the type of case you have.

The insurance company may have made a fair offer, but you will not know until a lawyer with knowledge of the law and your case studies it.

The strength and weaknesses of your case are very crucial to determining whether your settlement offer is fair.

Do not rely on friends or family or people who claim to have some knowledge of the work comp or personal injury cases.

They do not not understand the specifics of your case or the law.

For instance, you may experience some pain or limitations after you have had surgery or medical treatment but if you do not have  permanent restrictions from the doctor, the allegations and symptoms are not as strong and may not justify additional settlement money.

Workers’ Compensation cases in Illinois are based on your average weekly wage the year before you were injured.

For instance, a person with the same injury who is a union member will have a higher settlement than a minimum wage worker with the same injury.

You also need to know how your medical bills will be paid as part of the settlement. This is different with personal injury and work comp cases.

Need some guidance with your injury case? Feel free to contact Illinois Workers’ Compensation and personal injury lawyer Dirk May at 309-827-4371.

 

 

Costa Mesa resident identified as man killed in freeway crash – Daily Pilot

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A man who was killed in a crash on the 5 Freeway in Mission Viejo last week has been identified as a Costa Mesa resident.

Source: Costa Mesa resident identified as man killed in freeway crash – Daily Pilot

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Tragic accident. The law allows for wrongful death lawsuits to be filed in cases like this. Defenses may include failure to follow traffic rules on the part of the injured driver.

Injured workers wait years on Social Security disability benefits | www.springfieldnewssun.com

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More than a million Americans — including 40,000 Ohioans — are caught in the federal government’s biggest traffic jam: the line of people appealing denied Social Security disability claims.

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This article gives a good overview of some the reasons why it takes so long for a hearing before a Social Security Disability Judge. You should get an experienced Social Security Disability lawyer from the beginning to help you through the maze of regulations and procedures.

Motorcyclist dies in Nashville crash

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The driver of a motorcycle died Saturday night south of downtown Nashville after slamming into the back of another vehicle, according to law enforcement.

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Motorcycle riders who are injured by negligent drivers may file a lawsuit to recover damages just like drivers of cars and trucks. You must prove the other driver was at fault in causing your accident and that you have suffered damages as a result.

Why Not Talk with the Insurance Company Adjuster

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What can it hurt to speak with the insurance company adjuster about your work injury or motor vehicle collision?

You may think it will speed up the process and get your check faster, however it can result in a low ball offer and harm your case in the end.

Some adjusters will want to take a recorded statement from you before they will talk settlement.

Whatever you say to the insurance adjuster in the recording can be used against you later in the case.

You may misunderstand a question or become nervous and misspeak. It is hard to undue the mistake once it happens. So make sure that you do not agree to a recorded statement unless you have a lawyer present with you.

Some adjusters will want to make a quick settlement offer and wrap up the case.

The problem is that once you settle your case it is over. If you miss a medical bill or need more medical treatment later, then it is your responsibility.

Be very careful before you settle your case. Make sure that an experienced workers’ compensation or personal injury lawyer reviews your settlement before you sign any documents.

Insurance companies have many lawyers on retainer to protect its interests, make sure that you have a lawyer to help you out.

Questions about your injury? Feel free to contact Illinois Workers’ Compensation and personal injury lawyer Dirk May at 309-827-4371.