Bloomington IL Work Comp Lawyer - Williams & Swee, Ltd.

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Shows the dangers inherent in many work places. Be careful.
Safety is very important.

WorkersCompensation.com CompNewsNetwork – ‘Heroic’ Firefighter Was Wrongly Denied Benefits

Dirk May Workers Compensation, Workers Compensation Commission December 3, 2014December 4, 2014Bloomington IL Work Comp Attorney, Bloomington IL Work Comp Lawyer

WorkersCompensation.com CompNewsNetwork – 'Heroic' Firefighter Was Wrongly Denied Benefits.

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Strange result.

I do not believe this would be the result in Illinois.
If you are injured during the course of your employment, then you are entitled to Workers’ Compensation benefits.

WorkersCompensation.com CompNewsNetwork – SLU Researcher Finds an Off Switch for Pain

Dirk May Medical, Workers Compensation December 2, 2014December 4, 2014Bloomington IL Work Comp Attorney, Bloomington IL Work Comp Lawyer

WorkersCompensation.com CompNewsNetwork – SLU Researcher Finds an Off Switch for Pain.

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The medical research at St. Louis University regarding long term pain sounds promising. Of course, chronic pain is a major problem with some Workers’ Compensation injuries and may lead to Social Security Disability.

WorkersCompensation.com CompNewsNetwork – What percentage of earnings should be replaced by temporary disability benefits?

Dirk May Workers Compensation December 1, 2014December 4, 2014Bloomington IL Work Comp Attorney, Bloomington IL Work Comp Lawyer

WorkersCompensation.com CompNewsNetwork – What percentage of earnings should be replaced by temporary disability benefits?.

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In Illinois, the injured worker gets 66 2/3 percent of pay for temporary total disability. 80 percent would be a welcomed target. Losing over one-third of your pay is a lot.