Oklahoma Widow Awarded $503K in Contested Workers' Comp Case.
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Shows that what you put in writing a long time before the event in question often has more weight than testimony at the time of trial.
The court’s assessment of a witness’s credibility will often make or break your case.
Some people cannot help themselves.
They think that they can settle their Work Comp case on their own and save money by not paying an Attorney.
The results are usually not the best.
You are taking your chances against an insurance company with many resources and a large number of attorneys who will advise them on the best way to protect the insurance company interests.
Who is in your corner?
If you do not have an attorney you are taking a big risk that you will make all the right decisions.
I have seen insurance companies make offers that are less than half the value of the case and tell the injured worker that it will keep medical open for the future. The insurance company will justify the offer with a doctor who performs an impairment rating that is low. They do not explain that the impairment rating is only one factor in coming up with the value of your case. The insurance company does not tell the injured worker that if you take a settlement and keep medical open that you are waiving your rights to more money if condition worsens over time.
Why risk giving up a fair settlement just to save a few dollars on attorney fees.
When you look at the numbers a lawyer will get you more money from a settlement even after you pay the attorney fees.
Attorney fees are only charged on anything recovered over the written offer. This protects the injured worker.
You owe it to yourself to at least speak with an experienced Workers’ Compensation lawyer.
Feel free to give Dirk May with Williams and Swee a call at 309-827-4371.
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Poses an interesting question. Are you able to get Work Comp for an injury like this? Depends if this was part of the official job.
I assume someone assigned the firefighters to be involved in the activity. If so, then it is compensable.
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Terrible tragedy. Accidental deaths are covered by the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Act.
Back injuries are a big deal in Workers’ Compensation claims.
The reason is that back pain can easily become chronic and bother you for many years.
The most important thing to do with a back injury is make an accident report immediately. This will insure that the employer does claim that you were injured somewhere outside of work.
It is also important to go to a doctor as soon as possible and report that you were injured at work and how it happened.
If you delay getting treatment, the insurance company may argue that your injury was not that bad because you waited too long.
In the situation that you must have surgery you will most likely need some weeks for recovery and physical therapy.
You cannot settle your case until you have recovered to the point of maximum medical improvement (meaning this is as good as you will get).
In back surgery cases especially, you must be very careful when settling your case.
Once you settle all future medical treatment will be your responsibility.
This means your medical card or own health insurance will have to cover the treatment.
Usually the only way to avoid this is to have a trial to leave open the possibility of access to future medical treatment.
If you have surgery for a back injury make sure that you consult with an experienced Illinois Work Comp attorney.
Questions about your case? Feel free to contact Illinois Worker’ Compensation Attorney Dirk May with Williams and Swee at 309-827-4371.