If your Illinois work injury attorney says something that doesn't seem right
A laborer called us almost two years after a serious accident for which he has never returned to work. He actually called with questions about complex regional pain syndrome, but when someone calls we try to do a full analysis of the case.
He has been getting TTD benefits for two years. At the time of the accident he worked two jobs that paid a total of $1,500 a week. Currently he gets $500 a week which is 2/3 of his wage from the job that he got hurt on.
When he initially got an attorney, he mentioned the 2nd job to his attorney who told him it wasn't irrelevant.
Problem is that it's not irrelevant. The employer knew about this job and was ok with it. He should be paid for both jobs which is a difference of $500 a week. He is owed approximately $50,000 in back benefits right now.
Of course that is a huge chunk of money and he needs it. He felt initially that the lawyer's response didn't seem right, but assumed that he knew what he was talking about.
This case is almost ready to settle and if it had been resolved then that back money would have been gone. If your lawyer isn't making sense then don't be afraid to question it.
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