The attorney regulatory body has charged a Illinois Work Comp Arbitrator with misconduct. Click here to read Belleville, Illinois newspaper article.
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Work Comp Cases and Attorney Fees
Just a friendly reminder about Illinois Workers’ Compensation cases and using a lawyer to represent you.
There are no upfront fees.
There are no hourly fees.
There are no attorney fees unless you win your case.
The attorney fee is only 20% of the settlement or award.
The remaining 80% is yours tax free.
Illinois law controls Work Comp attorney fees so every lawyer must follow the law.
The ease and limit on fees makes it easy and very smart to use a Workmans Compensation lawyer.
Questions about your Work Comp case? Feel free to call Illinois Workers Compensation Attorney Dirk May at 309-827-4371.
Work Comp Lawsuits Start
Some arbitrators plan to file a lawsuit to protect themselves against the Governor firing them. Click on Springfield, Illinois newspaper article.
More Work Comp Bills for the State of Illinois
Will it never end? The State of Illinois is on the hook for another work injury. Click here to read Belleville newspaper article.
What will Happen to My Case Under the New Work Comp Law?
Great Question, for injured workers.
The most important result of the changes will be the perception of value.
What I mean is that Workers Compensation Insurance Companies believe the settlement value of cases should drop.
Work Comp companies will most likely make low settlement offers now.
This is because the new Illinois Work Comp law gives more power to the Employer, and many of the complaints have been about the cost of Workers’ Compensation cases.
This will mean that many injured workers will have to hire a lawyer to increase the value of their case.
The new Workmans Compensation law is more complicated and it will be more difficult to prove you have a permanent injury.
Questions about your work injury and what you need to do to protect yourself? Feel free to call Illinois Work Comp Attorney Dirk May at 309-827-4371.