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Atlantic article describes serious injuries at Amazon warehouses across country. The foundation for Workers’ Compensation laws throughout the United States is truthfulness and providing a safe work environment for workers.
Workers Compensation
Is there anything to be Thankful for when injured at Work
No one wants be hurt at work.
However, we must take what comes our way in life.
If you have the misfortune of being injured at work, there are reasons to be thankful if you work in Illinois.
Illinois has some of the highest benefit rates and most comprehensive coverage in the nation.
So give thanks that Illinois law requires payment for related medical treatment, allows you choose your own doctors, pays you two-thirds of your wage tax free while off work, and pays you a tax free injury settlement at the end of your case.
Questions about how you make sure you get these Illinois work injury benefits? Feel free to contact Illinois Work Comp Attorney Dirk May at 309-827-4371.
When to Get a Work Injury Lawyer
If any of these things happen make sure to go see an Illinois Workers’ Compensation Lawyer.
The insurance company is not paying your medical bills, then get a lawyer.
The insurance company is not paying you while off work, then get a lawyer.
The insurance company is not paying your settlement, then get a lawyer.
It does not cost you anything up front to get an Illinois Workers’ Compensation lawyer. The lawyer is only paid if you win money.
Questions? Feel free to contact Illinois Workers’ Compensation Lawyer Dirk May at 309-827-4371.
Work Injuries and Surgery
Illinois Workers’ Compensation cases that result in surgery usually have a higher settlement value.
Why? Since Illinois law does not recognize pain and suffering in Work Comp cases.
Arbitrators and Commissioners who make the decisions in Workers’ Compensation cases seem to acknowledge that invasive treatment such as surgery alters the anatomy and may result in longer term problems such as arthritis, the need for future surgeries, and the potential for reduced strength and range of motion.
What is important for injured workers to remember is that you should make sure that the insurance company is paying the proper amount for your settlement after your surgery.
Make sure to consult with an experienced Illinois Workers’ Compensation lawyer to get what your case is worth.
Feel free to contact Illinois Work Injury Attorney Dirk May at 309-827-4371 to discuss your settlement.
Spooky things to avoid when Injured at Work
It is scary when you are hurt at work and make these spooky mistakes.
Do not wait too long to go to the doctor. Work Comp may think you got hurt off the job.
Do not wait to tell work that you were hurt on the job. Failure to notify is a defense for the employer and may raise other defenses to your claim.
Do not forget to tell your doctor how you got hurt at work. Many claims are denied because nothing about the work injury shows up in the medical records.
Do not forget to get your settlement. If you are hurt on the job, then you are entitled to a settlement. It is really frightening when the insurance company does not pay you the money you deserve.
Do not forget to talk a Workers’ Compensation lawyer to protect your rights. Feel free to contact Illinois Work Injury Lawyer Dirk May at 309-827-4371.
Avoid these things that go bump in the dark.