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Shows the highly dangerous nature of construction work.
This is an Illinois Work Comp claim even though it involved a Missouri worker because the accident happened in Illinois.
Workers Compensation Commission
When Should I Get A Work Comp Attorney?
It is always a good idea to get your attorney involved in the Illinois Workers’ Compensation process as soon as possible.
This protects you from damaging your case and makes sure that you maximize your settlement.
If you wait too long, then a lawyer may not be able to help you.
For instance, an experienced Work Comp lawyer can help you deal with the insurance company from the beginning and prevent mistakes that you may not be able to recover from.
Using a lawyer signals to the insurance company that you are serious and that they will not be able to take advantage of you.
You will definitely need a lawyer if the insurance company is low balling you or denying your claim. Your lawyer will be able to get you into court and prepare your for the hearing before the arbitrator. The lawyer will explain the questions you be asked and the evidence you will need.
The ideal situation is to go to an experienced Illinois Work Comp lawyer and get immediate assistance with filing your application, getting the medical records and bills and medical testimony, and preparing you for the hearing questions. This gives you the best shot at winning and getting the best settlement possible.
There are no attorney fees unless you win, and they are paid at the time you receive your money so this makes it much easier to get a lawyer to help you.
Questions about your Illinois work injury? Feel free to contact Illinois Workers’ Compensation Attorney Dirk May with Williams and Swee at 309-827-4371.
State store manager robbed at gunpoint wins workers’ comp | Local News – WTAE Home
State store manager robbed at gunpoint wins workers' comp | Local News – WTAE Home.
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How would you like to be robbed at gunpoint?
Illinois law would also allow recovery for this type of situation.
Illinois Work Comp and the Future
Rumors are flying surrounding what will happen with Illinois Workers’ Compensation.
The recent election for Governor of Illinois will certainly bring some changes that will affect Workers’ Compensation cases.
The Governor elect is seen as a fiscal conservative who will favor business and insurance interests.
Major changes dealing with the primary cause of the work injury and relying solely on AMA guidelines for settlement value will need legislative approval. This means the democrat controlled House and Senate will need to agree with the Governor to pass anything this drastic.
The biggest change in the beginning will come in personnel.
The Commission will be under new leadership, and the Governor will have the authority to appoint new arbitrators and Commissioners.
The Chairman of the Commission will most likely send the message to Arbitrators and Commissioners that case values should be lower, and that decisions regarding connection between the the injury and medical treatment must tilt in favor of the employer.
Strictly speaking the Arbitrators and Commissioners are free to do what they want. However, it is naive to think that they will not respond in a way that is favorable to the Governor because they want to be reappointed.
What this means for the injured worker is lower settlements and tougher stances on cases with problems.
Questions about your work comp case? Feel free to contact Illinois Workers’ Compensation Attorney Dirk May with Williams and Swee at 309-827-4371.
Workers comp premiums still high for construction industry – In Other News – Crain’s Chicago Business
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Changes in Illinois Workers’ Compensation law and its effect on the construction industry.