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I will be involved with some other matters during the next few weeks.

So I will not be posting again till the middle of July.

Be sure to check back in at that time.

 

Why is my Work Comp Settlement Offer So Low?

Why does the Workers’ Compensation insurance company refuse to pay you a large settlement on your work injury claim?

In Illinois, the value of your settlement is based on your wage for the 52 weeks before you were injured.

This means that your settlement will be smaller if you only worked part-time or if you earned minimum wage.

People who are high wage earners will have higher settlement offers in most instances.

Sometimes the insurance company is refusing to pay a large settlement because it believes your case is weak. Maybe there is a defense they believe they have. Such as an injury that happened at home after your work injury that has made your condition worse.

If you have had limited medical treatment, then the Work Comp insurance company will reduce the value of your case.

If you have no restrictions as a result of your injury, then the insurance company may decide to reduce the value of your settlement.

In some cases the Workers’ Compensation carrier is trying to take advantage of you.

In the event you have received an offer that you think is unfair, then you should ask an experienced Workers’ Compensation lawyer what they think. This will not cost you any money.

Questions about your work injury? Feel free to contact Illinois Workers’ Compensation Attorney Dirk May with Williams and Swee at 309-827-4371.

 

Chicago Daily Law Bulletin – Injured outside court, woman wins appeal

Chicago Daily Law Bulletin – Injured outside court, woman wins appeal.

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Case expands injuries off employer’s property.
Note that it has some specific requirements for off premises injuries.

 

2014 – 06/05/2014 – US Department of Labors OSHA fines Dollar Tree $217,000 for willfully putting Missoula workers at risk

2014 – 06/05/2014 – US Department of Labors OSHA fines Dollar Tree $217,000 for willfully putting Missoula workers at risk.

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Fines for dangerous and unsafe storage methods.
Anyone experience this in Illinois?

 

Pennsylvania: 5-Minute Deviation Defeated Workers’ Comp Claim | the workcomp writer

Pennsylvania: 5-Minute Deviation Defeated Workers’ Comp Claim | the workcomp writer.

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This case gives you some insight into the way Judges think.
They will allow some latitude for injuries during the course of a short break, but if you stray too far from the job then you will not win your claim.

 

Babys death linked to alleged massive workers comp scheme | 89.3 KPCC

Babys death linked to alleged massive workers comp scheme | 89.3 KPCC.

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Very unusual and tragic story.
Sounds like a very unusual scheme was going on.

 

Man facing DUI charge after hitting squad car | News-Gazette.com

Man facing DUI charge after hitting squad car | News-Gazette.com.

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If an officer is hurt in an accident like this, then he is entitled to Workers’ Compensation in Illinois.

 

Workers’ Compensation- Should I Get a Lawyer?

Some people do not want to get a lawyer when they are injured.

They think it sends the wrong signal. Such as they are out for money. Or they believe they can get this out of the way without a bunch of red tape and lots of people being involved.

Many people who have had an excellent work history and have never had a work injury in the past are reluctant to file a claim and seek legal help.

The problem is that the Workers’ Compensation insurance company has many lawyers watching out for their interests and they certainly are not working for you.

It is not wrong to have an experienced workers’ compensation lawyer help you protect your rights to medical treatment, off work pay, and a fair settlement.

A lawyer will give you peace of mind and help smooth the process for you.

Illinois Work Comp lawyers only get paid when you get paid.

They are entitled to 20 percent of your recovery according to the law. There are no hourly fees or upfront charges.

Do not let the insurance company take advantage of your reluctance to seek legal help or your concern about what others will think of you.

Questions about your work injury claim? Feel free to contact Illinois Workers’ Compensation Lawyer Dirk May with Williams and Swee at 309-827-4371.

 

Video shows robbers holding 4 at gunpoint at Citgo station – chicagotribune.com

Video shows robbers holding 4 at gunpoint at Citgo station – chicagotribune.com.

Yes, this can be considered a work comp case if someone is injured in the course of the robbery. PTSD is also a possible result from an employee suffers trauma from robbery at gun point.