Bloomington IL Work Comp Lawyer

Permanent Work Restrictions increase the value of your Settlement

Dirk May Workers Compensation ,

Permanent work restrictions increase the value of your Illinois Workers’ Compensation case either at trial or at time of settlement.

It shows the Arbitrator that your permanent partial disability is more severe than if you have a full duty release.

It may include things such as limits on lifting, standing, walking, or the numbers of hours of work per day.

Make sure to ask the doctor if any permanent limitations are needed as your medical treatment and physical therapy is ending.

Any restrictions must be in writing from your doctor and should be provided to your insurance company adjuster.

Questions about your Illinois Work Comp case? Feel free to contact Illinois Work Comp Attorney Dirk May at 309-827-4371.

Get Your Updated Off Work Note

Dirk May Workers Compensation ,

Illinois Workers’ Compensation law requires you to have an off work note to get paid while you cannot work.

The best way to do this is have your doctor’s office provided a written note explaining that you are off work and for how long.

Most doctors will provide a note until the next appointment. It can include a specific date or estimate the number of weeks.

Some doctors will write you off work completely or provide specific restrictions, such as one armed work only.

You should keep a copy of your note for your records, and provide a copy of the note to your insurance company adjuster and your human resources department.

Questions about your work injury? Feel free to contact Illinois Work Comp Attorney Dirk May at 309-827-4371.

Hurt at Work? Protect Yourself

Dirk May Workers Compensation ,

If you are injured at work in Illinois do not expect your employer or the insurance company to take care of you, or to pay for your medical bills, or your time off work , or your settlement money.

Your employer and the Illinois Workers’ Compensation insurance company are protecting their own interests, not yours.

They want to save money for themselves.

The more money they pay you, the less money they have for themselves.

It is simple economics.

You need to make sure that you are getting your medical treatment, and getting paid if you are off work, and finally getting your settlement money.

In Illinois you can get a Work Comp lawyer without paying any upfront legal fees. You only pay 20 percent of whatever you recover at the end of your case. In other words, a lawyer will work for you and protect your interests and recover money for you. You only pay after all this is done and you have the money in your pocket.

Do not let the insurance company have all the lawyers and protection.

Only you can act to protect yourself.

Questions about your work injury case? Feel free to contact Illinois Work Comp Lawyer Dirk May at 309-827-4371.