Workers Compensation

Why Workers’ Compensation Injury History is Important

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One of the most important things you can do when you are hurt at work is to give a clear statement to your doctor as soon as possible about how your injury happened at work and what body parts were hurt.

This will make your Illinois Work Comp case much stronger and make easier for you to reach a higher settlement.

The Illinois Work Comp Arbitrator pays close attention to what you tell your doctor just after your work accident.

In summary, go to your doctor right away after your work injury, tell the doctor how your work accident happened, and describe all the body parts that were injured.

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

Permanent Work Restrictions increase the value of your Settlement

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Permanent work restrictions increase the value of your Illinois Workers’ Compensation case either at trial or at time of settlement.

It shows the Arbitrator that your permanent partial disability is more severe than if you have a full duty release.

It may include things such as limits on lifting, standing, walking, or the numbers of hours of work per day.

Make sure to ask the doctor if any permanent limitations are needed as your medical treatment and physical therapy is ending.

Any restrictions must be in writing from your doctor and should be provided to your insurance company adjuster.

Questions about your Illinois Work Comp case? Feel free to contact Illinois Work Comp Attorney Dirk May at 309-827-4371.

Get Your Updated Off Work Note

Dirk May Workers Compensation ,

Illinois Workers’ Compensation law requires you to have an off work note to get paid while you cannot work.

The best way to do this is have your doctor’s office provided a written note explaining that you are off work and for how long.

Most doctors will provide a note until the next appointment. It can include a specific date or estimate the number of weeks.

Some doctors will write you off work completely or provide specific restrictions, such as one armed work only.

You should keep a copy of your note for your records, and provide a copy of the note to your insurance company adjuster and your human resources department.

Questions about your work injury? Feel free to contact Illinois Work Comp Attorney Dirk May at 309-827-4371.