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Shows the extent that some insurance companies will go in Workers’ Compensation cases. Make sure that you have someone protecting you when you need to file your injury claim.
Workers’ Compensation in Illinois can be complicated so make sure your lawyer is helping you as much as possible.
If you need your lawyer to come see you in the hospital or at your home make sure that you ask the lawyer.
Your lawyer should help you file your application. You want to have all the advice and input necessary before you provide any information to your employer and the Work Comp insurance company.
When you get any paperwork from the insurance company make sure you call your attorney. When you get a call from the Work Comp adjuster be sure to call your attorney. Any information you provide the insurance company may be used against you later in the case.
If you are scheduled for an IME doctor’s appointment call your lawyer right away to discuss what will happen.
Any discussion of settlement should be reviewed carefully with your lawyer. Once you sign the paperwork it is too late.
If you reach the trial stage you should go over and update all medical information with your lawyer before the hearing.
Getting ready for the trial and discussing the questions that will be asked at the hearing is crucial.
Only an experienced Work Comp attorney can prepare you for the questions the insurance company will ask at the hearing, and explain what you need to prove to win your case.
Finally, if you need a ride to get to the hearing then your attorney should be able to help if you cannot get there with family or friends.
Questions about your Workers’ Compensation case? Feel free to contact Illinois Work Comp Lawyer Dirk May with Williams and Swee at 309-827-4371.
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Did you know that the employer or the insurance company has to pay the injured worker mileage to attend the IME doctor’s appointment they have scheduled.
Workers’ Compensation is a complicated law so you must know what to expect and what to do next.
The first thing you must do is report your accident to your employer and complete an accident report. Make copies of everything.
Next you should go to the doctor and explain that your injuries are work related.
You should let the Work Comp insurance company know what is going on with your medical treatment and give them any off work slips you have. You should also give off work slips to your employer.
When your medical treatment is finished you should let the insurance company know and ask them for a list of medical bills paid. You should confirm with your doctors that all medical bills are paid.
Finally, you are entitled to a settlement at the end of the case.
Some insurance companies will not tell you about the settlement or offer you a low amount.
Make sure that you check with an experienced Illinois Workers’ Compensation lawyer to find out if you are getting a fair settlement.
It does not cost you anything to use a Work Comp attorney until the end of the case. All fees are contingent on you winning your case. Fees are limited to 20 percent of the recovery.
Questions about your work injury? Feel free to contact Illinois Work Comp Attorney Dirk May with Williams and Swee at 309-827-4371.