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Nursing home workers on front line in Covid battle. They are also entitled to Illinois Work Comp benefits if they contract Covid on the job.
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Is Covid 19 a Workplace Injury?
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If you have contracted Covid 19 and believe it is related to workplace exposure contact a lawyer to discuss the law in Illinois and how it applies to you.
Illinois Workers’ Compensation Facts in Covid Times
Covid 19 has certainly impacted many, many things in our lives.
However, Illinois Workers’ Compensation cases are still alive and moving forward in these uncertain times.
The Commission that runs the Illinois Work Comp system is now up and running again.
There are still some problems with the system.
The insurance company attorneys must agree to a trial. If this does not happen then a trial will not be granted.
In the past the Arbitrator had the authority to force the case to trial. Not in Covid times.
This delays getting cases resolved.
You may still may file cases with the Commission. This forces the insurance company to work on your case and explain why they are not authorizing treatment or paying you.
Cases are still being settled. This insures that you get paid and moves the cases in the system.
Questions about what is really happening with Illinois Work Comp in Covid times? Feel free to contact Illinois Workers’ Compensation Attorney Dirk May at 309-827-4371.
Nurses at High Risk for Covid
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In Illinois, health care workers who contract Covid 19 can file for Workers’ Compensation benefits. Includes payment for medical treatment, off work pay, and a settlement for the Covid 19.
What if You do not like Work Comp’s Offer?
You are ready to settle your Illinois Workers’ Compensation case and the insurance company gives you a low offer. What do you do?
You can make a counter demand in attempt to get the Workers’ Compensation insurance company to raise its offer.
If the insurance company refuses to increase the money it will pay, then your only choice is to get ready for trial.
You should see an Illinois Workers’ Compensation lawyer and let the insurance company know it.
This tells the insurance company you are serious and they must take the chance that an Arbitrator will award you more money than the offer.
It costs nothing upfront to hire a lawyer. The lawyer is only paid if they can recover money for you at the end of the case.
Questions about your Work injury case? Feel free to contact Illinois Work Comp Attorney Dirk May at 309-827-4371.