Illinois Work Comp Lawyer

Illinois Workers’ Compensation Help

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Why waste your time representing yourself in an Illinois Work Comp case?

Some people believe they can save themselves money since they will not have to pay an attorney.

Some people do not want other people to know their business.

Some people do not know that you can use a lawyer.

You do not have to pay a workers’ compensation lawyer until you recover a settlement. The fee is 20 percent of your recovery.

There is no upfront fee, hourly fee, or retainer fee.

A lawyer is bound to keep all your case information confidential.

All injured workers are entitled to have their own attorney.

The insurance company will use multiple lawyers to advise them in your case and write the settlement contract you must sign in order to get your money.

You are entitled to use a lawyer to advise you whether the settlement offer is fair and explain your options in the case and review the settlement contract.

Once you settle your case it is over so make sure that you are completely comfortable with everything before agreeing to it and signing it.

Questions about your work injury case? Feel free to contact Illinois Workers’ Compensation Attorney Dirk May 309-827-4371.

Low Back Pain Pictures: Symptoms, Causes, Treatments

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WebMD’s low back pain slideshow explains the most common causes of low back pain and what you can do to help alleviate it.

Source: Low Back Pain Pictures: Symptoms, Causes, Treatments

 

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Low back injuries are one of the most common work injuries. Make sure to report them right away and seek immediate medical treatment.

WorkersCompensation.com CompNewsNetwork – DE Ice Plant Failed Again to Guard Machinery, Resulting in Employee Suffering Amputation of Both Legs

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Source: WorkersCompensation.com CompNewsNetwork – DE Ice Plant Failed Again to Guard Machinery, Resulting in Employee Suffering Amputation of Both Legs

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Terrible preventable accidents. Employer faces OSHA fines and large work comp award.

Special Report: Gliniewiczs final hours as he staged his hero cop death

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Source: Special Report: Gliniewiczs final hours as he staged his hero cop death

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Fascinating story. What would happen if his family filed an Illinois Work Comp case? There would be a battle to prove suicide versus killed in the line of duty. The injured or deceased worker has the burden of proof.

Illinois Work Comp Notes

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Illinois Work Comp law continues to be in a state of change.

The new Governor has appointed new arbitrators and commissioners and reappointed arbitrators and commissioners and he continues to stump for dramatic changes to the workers’ compensation law.

This has caused a chill in decisions from arbitrators and commissioners and their view of the value of cases.

You must take this into account when deciding whether to settle your case or go to trial.

If you receive a decent settlement offer you should most likely settle your case rather than risk receiving a low award from an arbitrator.

The arbitrator does not know the offers and demands made during the settlement negotiations.

The arbitrator’s decision will be the amount you receive unless there is an appeal of the case, and the appeal can take over one year.

You should discuss your case and your settlement offer with an experienced Illinois Workers’ Compensation lawyer to make sure that you understand all the details and to help you make an informed decision regarding whether to settle or go to trial.

It does not cost you any upfront fees to seek the help of a lawyer. Illinois Workers’ Compensation Attorneys are only paid 20 percent of what you recover at the end of a case.

It makes sense to use a lawyer because the insurance company uses many lawyers against you in its case.

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