The economy is generally a mess for those not in the billionaire class. There are various estimates on how many people live paycheck to paycheck, but I have seen multiple reports that the number is as high as 67%. In other words, 2/3 of Americans are a work injury away from financial disaster.
I have been in those shoes before. It is stressful. The last thing you think about is spending on things that you can not afford.
Due to this, it is no surprise that when people call us for a free consultation about their Illinois work injury, and we suggest that they file a case with a lawyer, that some people say something like, “I can’t afford an attorney right now because I live paycheck to paycheck.”
While that is a legitimate concern for areas of law like divorce, traffic, civil lawsuits, etc., it is not at all an issue for hiring an Illinois attorney for a workers’ compensation claim.
Illinois work comp attorneys work on a contingency basis. That means that you pay nothing up front to hire one and they will work for you for free to make sure you get the benefits you deserve. If somehow you lose the case, you owe the attorney nothing. If they win the case, the fee is 20% of your settlement.
There are expenses in work comp cases, although they are not usually very much. Most cases require a lawyer to spend somewhere between $100 and $2,500. Those expenses too should be fronted by your lawyer. In other words, no attorney we know would ask you to pay for the costs associated with bringing your case. And no lawyer we work with on cases would ask to be reimbursed if the case was not successful.
In other words, not having money for a lawyer should not be a concern when it comes to bringing an Illinois workers’ compensation case. And in fact, in almost every case, getting a lawyer will put more money in your pocket and reduce the stress in your life. A good attorney makes sure the case goes smoothly and that the insurance company does not do illegal things like talk to your doctor or otherwise try to interfere with your care.
We also make sure that you are being paid benefits at the right rate and prepare you for efforts to cut you off through tactics like IME’s or surveillance. And of course we make sure that you get the highest settlement possible in the end. Having the right attorney in your corner can often be the difference of tens or hundreds of thousands of dollars in your pocket in the end.
Every case is different of course, but one thing that never changes is that you will never have to worry about cost when hiring a work injury attorney.
If you would like a free case review for injuries anywhere in Illinois, please click on the chat button or call us at 312-346-5578. We promise to give you the same legal guidance we would give to a family member or friend.
