Workers Compensation Commission - Williams & Swee, Ltd.

Click above to read. Illinois has one of the best work comp laws in the nation. If you there is any way to file in Illinois you should investigate it.

‘No medical evidence’ that job caused her injuries, but county worker getting at least $84,000 in worker’s comp – Belleville news – bnd.com

Dirk May Denial, Help, Insurance, Law, Medical, Settlements, Workers Compensation, Workers Compensation Commission December 18, 2011

'No medical evidence' that job caused her injuries, but county worker getting at least $84,000 in worker's comp – Belleville news – bnd.com.

Click above to read. Carpal Tunnel repetitive work activities claims continue to come under attack in the media. These cases will become more difficult to win in the future.

Something fishy? Menard warden demoted after probe of fishing trip while on disability – Metro-east news – bnd.com

Dirk May Denial, Help, Insurance, Law, Medical, Settlements, Workers Compensation, Workers Compensation Commission December 13, 2011

Something fishy? Menard warden demoted after probe of fishing trip while on disability – Metro-east news – bnd.com.

Click above to read. Injured worker punished for filing Workers’ Compensation claim?

Is It Too Late to Get a Work Comp Lawyer?

Dirk May Denial, Help, Insurance, Law, Medical, Settlements, Workers Compensation, Workers Compensation Commission December 9, 2011

Some people want to see if they will get a settlement offer on their Workers’ Compensation case before they look for a lawyer.

Some lawyers will not take a case when you already have a written offer.

However, my feeling is that if you want to try to better your offer I will be glad to help.

Once you have a written offer, in Illinois, the Work Comp lawyer cannot charge a fee on this amount.

The lawyer can only charge a fee for the amounts you get beyond the written settlement offer.

For instance, if your written offer was $100 and the lawyer negotiates a final settlement of $140 then you are only charged a fee on the $40.

Many workmans compensation insurance companies will not negotiate with the injured worker.

You will need to hire an attorney to get them to budge.

It is worth it because you do not have to pay any fee on the initial written offer you received without a lawyer.

Questions about your settlement offer? Feel free to call Illinois Workers’ Compensation Attorney Dirk May at 309-827-4371.