Tag Archives: MMI

When To Make An Illinois Workers’ Compensation Settlement Demand

By Mike Helfand on July 2, 2026 Posted in Benefits

Possibly a result of the bad economy in the US right now, possibly it is just random, but over the last few months I have had multiple people reach out to me and ask when is the best time to make a settlement demand for their Illinois worker’ compensation case. Some of these people were … Continue Reading

Illinois Workers Compensation After You Are MMI

By Mike Helfand on January 18, 2024 Posted in Benefits

What happens in an Illinois workers comp case after you are MMI? When will the case settle? What if you don't have a job to return to?… Continue Reading

How Long Until Workers’ Compensation Makes A Settlement Offer?

By Mike Helfand on September 29, 2023 Posted in Benefits

By far the number one question we get from injured Illinois workers has to do with what their case is worth. We get this question in a lot of different ways including from people who want to something like how long will it take until work comp makes me a settlement offer? The answer depends … Continue Reading

Surviving Spouse Rights In Illinois Workers’ Compensation Cases

By Mike Helfand on February 27, 2023 Posted in Benefits

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

25 Illinois Workers Compensation Terms You Should Know

By Mike Helfand on September 30, 2022 Posted in Tips if Injured

I was having an online chat with an injured worker the other day about attorney fees and told them how I don’t think attorneys should take a fee on TTD payments in most cases. They responded by asking, “What is TTD?” I made an error in assuming that they knew what it meant because they … Continue Reading

What Does Vocational Rehabilitation Pay For?

By Mike Helfand on February 19, 2021 Posted in Benefits

We are experienced Illinois workers’ compensation attorneys who will talk to you for free about your case. Call us any time at 888-705-1766. We cover all of Illinois. Vocational rehabilitation does not occur in most work comp cases. It happens when injured workers have permanent restrictions that can not be accommodated by their employer. A … Continue Reading

Getting Medical Treatment After A FCE

By Mike Helfand on August 9, 2019 Posted in Benefits

A functional capacity evaluation or FCE is an often day long process where an occupational therapist puts you through a series of tests to determine what your work capabilities are and if you need any physical restrictions. So if you ever hear about someone having permanent restrictions of no lifting more than 20 pounds (or … Continue Reading

Their Doctor Says You Are At MMI

By Mike Helfand on February 12, 2017 Posted in Tips if Injured

One common dispute in Illinois workers’ compensation cases is when your treating doctor, who knows you well and truly understands your injury says you need more treatment. The insurance company doesn’t want to spend any more money on your case so they send you to an IME doctor (doctor that they choose for a one … Continue Reading