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Surgeries and Illinois Workers’ Compensation

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If you have had surgery as a result of your Work Comp injury you should make sure to talk with an experienced Illinois Workers’ Compensation Attorney about your case.

Surgeries make your case more complicated and more valuable.

Once you have had a surgery you may need future medical treatment down the road.

For instance, back fusions or disc surgeries may cause the need for future surgeries or result in complications.

Shoulder surgeries may develop into the need for future medical treatment because the shoulder is delicate and not easily repaired.

Knees surgeries may later develop into arthritis or the need for a knee replacement.

If you settle your case, then any future treatment is your responsibility.

A lawyer can explain your options regarding future medical treatment.

Many insurance companies do not want to pay full value for surgical injuries.

Make sure that you have an attorney review your case to determine the proper value and do not let the insurance company fool you into thinking that they are offering you the correct settlement amount.

Questions about your work injury? Feel free to contact Illinois Work Comp attorney Dirk May with Williams and Swee at 309-827-4371.

Back Surgeries and Work Comp

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Illinois Workers’ Compensation law treats back surgeries differently from other type of injuries.

For instance, a back surgery is worth more than a back injury with conservative treatment such as physical therapy treatment, injections or pain medications.

Make sure that the workers’ compensation insurance company does not convince you to settle your case before surgery or offer you a low amount that does not take into account your surgery.

Make sure that the adjuster does not tell you that your injury is not serious since your surgery has taken care of your herniated disc, or your narrowed spinal canal, or stopped most of your pain.

That is not what matters in Illinois Workers’ Compensation back surgery cases.

The fact that you have had a surgery increases the value of your settlement.

Any additional restrictions that you have because of the surgery and injury add value to your case.

Make sure that you discuss your case with an experienced Illinois Work Comp attorney before you settle your case.

An insurance adjuster will try to close out your case too soon and save money for the insurance company.

You need to protect yourself against these tactics.

Need to know what you the law in Illinois says about your work injury? Feel free to contact Illinois Workers’ Comp Attorney Dirk May at 309-827-4371.

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Alabama Bill Would Increase Workers' Comp Benefits For Amputees : NPR.

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Shows the problem with Workers’ Compensation laws throughout the country. They do not pay enough to make sure that workers will be able to take care of the future, and the Illinois Governor wants to reduce injured workers’ benefits.