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Recent Illinois Workers’ Compensation Activity

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I have had the opportunity to speak at two Illinois Workers’ Compensation seminars this summer.

The consensus among the lawyers who presented at the seminars is that the deadlock among legislators and the Governor will continue regarding changes in the Workers’ Compensation law.

Nothing will happen until after the November election and a new legislature is seated in January 2017.

In some ways the budget stalemate has helped injured workers because changes the would damage injured workers’ rights have not been enacted.

Some recent important court cases have clarified the Illinois Workers’ Compensation law.

Questions about your case and what you can do to make your case as strong as possible? Feel free to contact Illinois Work Comp Attorney Dirk May at 309-827-4371.

How to Get Your Off Work Pay Started

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You should be paid 2/3 of your average weekly wage if you have been injured at work and you are unable to work your job.

Some insurance companies will not pay you what is called TTD or temporary total disability unless you ask them or contact them to find out why you are not being paid.

Some insurance companies will dispute that you were injured, or dispute that your condition that is keeping you off work is related to the work injury, or deny that you are unable to work.

In any event if you are not being paid you will need to seek a trial before an Illinois Workers’ Compensation Arbitrator to start your benefits.

As the injured worker you must prove all the elements of your case.

This includes accident, causal connection, related medical bills and off work status.

You may need accident reports, witnesses, medical records, testimony of your doctor, medical bills and off work slips.

This can quickly become complicated so make sure that you have a experienced Illinois Workers’ Compensation Attorney to help you get your off work pay started.

Questions about your work comp case? Feel free to contact Illinois Workers’ Compensation Attorney Dirk May at 309-827-4371 to discuss all your concerns.

 

 

Farm workers treated after pesticide exposure near McLean

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McLEAN — About 60 farm workers, including several teenagers, were treated in rural McLean after being exposed to residual pesticide Tuesday morning.

Source: Farm workers treated after pesticide exposure near McLean

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Contract workers who are injured through a chemical exposure may file a Workers’ Compensation claim in Illinois.

A construction worker from southwest Illinois has died several weeks after suffering severe burns in a gas explosion while on the job

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A construction worker from southwest Illinois has died several weeks after suffering severe burns in a gas explosion while on the job.

Source: A construction worker from southwest Illinois has died several weeks after suffering severe burns in a gas explosion while on the job

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Horrible accident. Illinois Workers’ Compensation law provides for death benefits to specified survivors.

Man wanted in connection with traffic stop that left Springfield officer injured turns himself in – News – The State Journal-Register – Springfield, IL

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A 24-year-old Springfield man faces charges of aggravated fleeing and attempt to elude, driving on a suspended license and reckless driving after turning

Source: Man wanted in connection with traffic stop that left Springfield officer injured turns himself in – News – The State Journal-Register – Springfield, IL

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The injured officer has two potential cases. A workers’ compensation claim for his injury and a negligence lawsuit against the driver. A problem may result if the driver has no automobile insurance coverage. It may be difficult to collect on any judgment with a person who does not have any insurance.