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Tragic accident. Illinois workers may file for Illinois Workers’ Compensation benefits even if they are injured in another state. Must prove they were contracted to work from the State of Illinois. Make sure to see an experienced Illinois Work Comp lawyer to get Illinois benefits.
In Illinois once you have a work injury you are entitled to 3 rights.
The insurance company should pay your work injury medical bills.
It should pay you for time off work.
Finally, you should be paid a settlement when you are released from the Doctor.
Some insurance companies will “forget” to tell you about the settlement.
It saves them a lot of money if the injured worker does not pursue the settlement.
Do not let that happen to you.
Make sure to contact an experienced workers’ compensation attorney to get the settlement you are entitled to.
Questions about your work injury? Feel free to contact Illinois Work Injury Attorney Dirk May at 309-827-4371.
If you have been injured on the job, then Illinois law requires that you be paid while you are unable to work.
The payment due is 2/3 of your average weekly wage for the year before your injury.
You must take several steps to insure payment.
Get an off work slip from your doctor.
Contact your human resources Department and your Workers’ Compensation insurance adjuster with your off work information.
Obtain information from the insurance company regarding how often you will be paid and the method of payment.
If there is a delay in payment or any questions about the payment, make sure to contact an experienced Illinois Workers’ Compensation attorney to get your payments started.
Remember, you do not have to pay an Workers’ Compensation Attorney until you recover money on your claim.
Questions about your work injury case? Feel free to contact Illinois Work Comp Attorney Dirk May at 309827-4371.
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Thoughts and prayers with the families.
In Illinois, if you are killed on the job your family may be entitled to death benefits. Make sure to check with an experienced Illinois Workers’ Compensation lawyer.
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Injured workers and those who are disabled often suffer the most in these cases. Addiction and inability to obtain pain relief are the usual results.