What is my Illinois workers compensation case worth? What should I get for my workmans comp claim. TTD payments Chicago, wage differential, permanent disability law Illinois.
A client with an Illinois workers’ compensation case was upset with me recently. They felt that the lawyer I had suggested to them to work on their case wasn’t doing what they said they’d do. After we talked, and I broke down how the Illinois work comp settlement process works, he felt better. He told … Continue Reading
One interesting thing about talking to people who have been recently hurt on the job is that you never know what their case will turn into. I’ve talked to people who have what sounds like a horrific injury only to see it subside in a few weeks. Others have been originally diagnosed with strains, but … Continue Reading
Here is a question from a reader about payment for travel to and from a doctor’s office for medical care following a work-related accident in the Chicago area: I’ve been off work for three months. I fell while doing my job. I have been paying for my transportation back and forth to doctors’ offices. I … Continue Reading
I get a lot of calls and emails asking me what a case might be worth. Here’s one I got recently (some info changed to protect their identity): Hello, I’m trying to estimate a potential settlement amount for my work injury. I have 2 herniated disc L4,L5. that caused lower back pain and effects my … Continue Reading
When asking what your Illinois workers compensation case is worth, there are a lot of factors that go into determining that. One of the biggest factors that go into valuing a case is what is the ultimate recovery you make. If you are able to return to work full duty as you were before the … Continue Reading
One of the saddest situations in Illinois workers’ compensation law is when a client dies. When you get to know someone well, you are losing a friend, not just a client. It’s of course 1,000 times harder for a surviving spouse. The purpose of this post is to let you know your rights as a … Continue Reading
Many workers who call our office are pissed off. It happens for a variety of reasons. They got hurt because their company didn’t follow basic safety rules. Or the insurance adjuster is being awful to them. Or their boss is pressuring them to come back before they are ready to. Whatever the reason, their work … Continue Reading
Almost every caller to our office at some point wants to know what their Illinois workers’ compensation case is worth. If it’s not the first thing they ask, it’s in the back of their mind somewhere and it will be asked at some point. That’s a perfectly logical thing to wonder about. I tell people … Continue Reading
One of the most common ways an Illinois workers compensation insurance company tries to deny benefits to an injured worker is by saying that you have a pre-existing condition. It’s not that these prior problems aren’t relevant. They can be. But they are not the be-all and end-all scenarios that insurance companies make them out … Continue Reading
Under Illinois workers’ compensation law, you are entitled to payment for your time off of work. This payment is called temporary total disability or TTD. You are also eligible for a settlement (although they don’t have to give one) if you are hurt on the job and that is called permanent partial disability or PPD. … Continue Reading
A caller to my office was incredibly frustrated with his case. Here’s what he had to say. Note that he’s not a client of ours. I was hurt six years ago and my work comp case isn’t settled. Is it because I work in Chicago? None of it makes sense to me. We talked to … Continue Reading
By far the most common questions about Illinois work comp law that we get have to do with what a case is worth. Here’s an interesting one we received recently that really needs an explanation: I just need to know if a 2 surgery settlement is more than a 1 surgery settlement. I’m getting 2 … Continue Reading
Have you injured your knee while working in Illinois? Do you want to know if you are entitled to a settlement or what your case is worth? Call us any time at 312-346-5578 to speak with a lawyer for free. We help everywhere in Illinois. The number one question we get is, “What is my … Continue Reading
A caller to our office had an accepted work comp claim. He had hurt his back while working in construction in Chicago. The insurance company was paying all of his medical bills and for all of his time off work. When his doctor recommended a back surgery, the insurance company exercised their right to send … Continue Reading
Here’s an email that is similar to something we get all of the time: I hurt my back in February at work and went to the hospital. I had x-rays, a CT scan and then was discharged. The bills are around 20k and haven’t been paid. Now I find they are on my credit report … Continue Reading
It’s Thanksgiving week. Side note. We are never closed. If you ever want to speak with a lawyer for free, fill out our contact form or call us at 312-346-5578. If it’s after hours we have a 24 hour answering service who will page us right away. And we’ll call back right away, usually within … Continue Reading
We are Chicago work comp lawyers who via our state wide network help people with work injuries everywhere in Illinois. We promise to give you free, honest advice about your case. Contact us at 888-705-1766 any time. First off, in my experience, when an Illinois work comp insurance company denies a claim, it’s quite often … Continue Reading
An injured Chicago worker who has a lawyer called us to vent about her case. She didn’t call her lawyer because he hasn’t called her back the last two times she called and she thinks he’s on vacation. I was happy to let her rant and get out her frustrations. One thing I liked about … Continue Reading
This is a post that thankfully won’t be relevant to most people who read my blog. That’s because it’s going to discuss a major back injury and treatment for people who can’t get better through physical therapy, epidural injections or surgery. I’m talking about a spinal cord stimulator. A spinal cord stimulator is like a … Continue Reading
By far the most common question we get about Illinois work comp law is, “What is my case worth?” Quite often that’s from people who are at the beginning of their case which means there’s no way to reasonably answer that. If they are close to getting done with their medical care, we can often … Continue Reading
In a very odd coincidence, in recent months I’ve had two injured workers contact me who both had three fingers severed in a work related accident and both of whom worker for employers that did not have Illinois workers’ compensation insurance. Note that it’s a felony for an employer not to have insurance for work … Continue Reading
Generally speaking, your medical care in an Illinois workers’ compensation case should be guided by your doctor. For most cases like back, leg, hand, shoulder injuries, etc., that doctor would be an orthopedic. Typically they’ll start with physical therapy for you, then maybe try pain injections and if that fails they might suggest surgery. Work … Continue Reading
We are experienced Illinois work comp attorneys who will talk to you for free and in confidence. Please call us any time at 312-346-5578. The most common questions we get from injured Illinois workers have to do with settlements. While we encourage everyone to focus on their health at first, we also will answer any … Continue Reading
We are experienced Illinois workers compensation attorneys who will talk to you for free about any case. Contact us any time for a free, confidential consultation with an attorney. One interesting aspect of Illinois work comp law is that if a problem can be traced back to the original accident, you can get compensated for … Continue Reading
A client with an Illinois workers’ compensation case was upset with me recently. They felt that the lawyer I had suggested to them to work on their case wasn’t doing what they said they’d do. After we talked, and I broke down how the Illinois work comp settlement process works, he felt better. He told … Continue Reading
