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Settlements
Is It Too Late to Get a Work Comp Lawyer?
Some people want to see if they will get a settlement offer on their Workers’ Compensation case before they look for a lawyer.
Some lawyers will not take a case when you already have a written offer.
However, my feeling is that if you want to try to better your offer I will be glad to help.
Once you have a written offer, in Illinois, the Work Comp lawyer cannot charge a fee on this amount.
The lawyer can only charge a fee for the amounts you get beyond the written settlement offer.
For instance, if your written offer was $100 and the lawyer negotiates a final settlement of $140 then you are only charged a fee on the $40.
Many workmans compensation insurance companies will not negotiate with the injured worker.
You will need to hire an attorney to get them to budge.
It is worth it because you do not have to pay any fee on the initial written offer you received without a lawyer.
Questions about your settlement offer? Feel free to call Illinois Workers’ Compensation Attorney Dirk May at 309-827-4371.
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Work Comp Hot Issues
Here are some big issues that occur in Illinois Workers’ Compensation Cases:
History of injury in the medical records. If you do not mention your work accident to the hospital or doctor, then you have an uphill battle.
Surveillance videos. Private investigation tapes of you working in the yard or on the golf course. Not always pretty.
Spotty medical treatment. The insurance company will try to nail you for long periods without treatment.
Not doing a strong job search. This will drop your case value quickly.
Combative witness. Fighting with the opposing attorney, and being surly before the judge will not help you.
Questions about your Workmans Compensation case? Feel free to contact Illinois Workers Compensation Attorney Dirk May at 309-827-4371.