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Interesting point at the end of the story. You never know the difference personal contact makes in what may be a bad situation such as a serious work injury. Most companies are not smart enough to treat their employees decently and make sure they are taken care of. That is why so many people have to file a Workers’ Compensation claim.
The most important aspect of an Illinois Workers’ Compensation case depends on your circumstances.
Your are entitled to 3 main rights pursuant to the Illinois Workers’ Compensation law.
You are entitled to medical care related to your injury.
You are entitled to time off work pay related to your injury.
You are entitled to a settlement or award based on your injury once you have finished your treatment.
I spoke with an injured worker recently who was receiving payment from the insurance company while off work, but he was not getting his medical treatment approved.
In his case the money was important to have, but he was not getting any better and he was in pain.
Clearly, for this injured worker the most important thing to him was getting back to work and living a normal life.
He needs immediate care before the damage becomes permanent.
For some people once they have the medical care taken care of, they want the settlement as fast as possible so they can get on with their life.
For other people getting the off work check is of major importance.
Everyone has different goals and needs.
You often need an experience work comp lawyer who can help you decide what is most important to you and the best way to get there.
Questions about what to do with your work injury? Feel free to contact Illinois Workers’ Compensation Attorney Dirk May with Williams and Swee at 309-827-4371.
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Sad situation. Very tough case. In Illinois you must prove the work conditions contributed to the death. Difficult to do with these facts. Probably would have the same result in Illinois.
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Illinois Correctional officers have a very dangerous job, and are exposed Workers’ Compensation injuries throughout their shifts.
The most important thing you need to decide in many Workers’ Compensation cases is whether to settle or go to trial.
If the insurance company refuses to settle your case, then you have an easy decision. You must go to trial or drop your case.
If you believe you will be in need of future medical treatment, then you must also take your case to trial to ensure that the insurance company will have to pay for it.
The problem is the situation in which you feel like you will not need future medical treatment and you receive an offer.
If you do not like the offer the only alternative is to take the case to trial.
You must understand that the offer goes away if you try the case.
The arbitrator’s decision is what stands whether it is above or below the settlement offer.
Either side may appeal the arbitrator’s decision.
An appeal will also prolong the case. Sometimes for a year or more.
You must also understand that the Arbitrator can deny your case and rule that you are entitled to nothing.
It is important to look at your case without emotion, which can be difficult to do, because it is your life and you may have a lot riding on the case.
Does the insurance company have defenses to your accident? Is your doctor weak on the connection between your condition and the work accident?
If your case has problems, then it may be better to settle it and get some money instead of getting nothing.
Questions about your work injury? Feel free to contact Illinois Work Comp Attorney Dirk May with Williams and Swee at 309-827-4371.