Illinois Workers' Compensation Lawyer advice, please think about it
Hundreds of workers in Illinois get hurt every year because they miss a step. Whether or not you have a case depends on what made you miss. So if that happens to you, please think about it.
If you simply trip over your own two feet then you probably have no case. If you miss a step for no reason, probably no case. If you have no explanation as to why you fell, probably no case.
On the other hand, many cases lately wear a step was missed demonstrate what it takes to make a successful claim.
In one case, a doctor was rushing during rounds to see patients. The Illinois Workers' Compensation Commission found that because his job had him on a strict schedule, he was at a greater risk than the general public.
In another claim, a sheriff won benefits when he mis-stepped. His explanation was that he was distracted by a conversation with a co-worker. That was enough to win.
We have seen other cases where workers were carrying files that contributed to them tripping and they all won their cases. Of course if you fall because of a wet or greasy floor or uneven ground that would make your case a winner too.
If you know what happened that is great. What you need to be careful of is not saying you have no idea what happened without looking at the accident area. Always tell the truth, but don't guess as to what it is, especially if you are giving a recorded statement (which you don't have to do) or talking to an investigator.
We are workers' compensation attorneys that help people with Illinois work injuries anywhere in IL via our statewide network of attorneys. Contact us and we will answer your questions or find the right lawyer for your situation.
