Quinn drops union chief's wife from state job.
Politics strikes again. Workers’ Compensation Arbitrator’s husband is pain in Governor’s side. Arbitrator is fired. Do the math.
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What is next? An investigation of the investigators? Why not just let the Feds do their job.
Do I Have to Settle My Work Comp Case?
In Illinois Workers’ Compensation cases, it is up to you when to settle your case.
Of course, the Work Comp insurance company must agree to settle the case also.
It takes two to make an agreement.
Assuming that you and the insurance company agree on acceptable amount you can settle your case as soon as your medical treatment is completed.
If the Work Comp insurance company will not agree to settle your case, or you do not like their offer, then your only option is to set the case for trial.
Some timelines to remember are that after 3 years from the date you filed your claim the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission will push you to settle your case or set it for trial.
If you do not have a good reason for why the case is not settled at that point, then the case may be dismissed.
Be very careful once your case becomes 3 years or older.
There may be some good reasons for not settling your case when it is older.
Such as you are still receiving medical treatment, or you are being paid TTD, or your doing a job search.
Questions about your Work Comp case? Feel free to contact to Illinois Work Comp Attorney Dirk May at 309-827-4371.
If you
What is a Work Comp Adjuster?
The Workers’ Compensation Insurance Company hires adjusters to oversee injury claims.
One part of the job is to make sure the claim is taken care of in a timely manner.
Another important part of their job is to keep costs under control.
The adjuster is the gatekeeper.
The adjuster approves medical treatment.
The adjuster pays temporary total disability.
The adjuster authorizes the Work Comp settlement.
The adjuster decides whether to hire an attorney, and who to hire.
The problem often is that the adjuster is not responsive.
They will not return phone calls or emails.
They are either overworked or not doing their job.
A unresponsive adjuster can be very damaging to your case.
The only way to deal with such an adjuster is to file a motion to go to trial.
Even this does not guarantee fast results.
Need more information about your work comp case? Feel free to call Illinois Workers Compensation Attorney Dirk May at 309-827-4371.