Legal Question in Workers Comp in Illinois

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got burned on hand at work there insurane is paying should i get atterny am i able for settlement will they offer a settlrment or do i need attonerny


Asked on 11/06/08, 8:29 pm

4 Answers from Attorneys

Matt Belcher Belcher Law Office

Re: work cmp

You will most likely receive more money WITH an attorney than without, even after paying attorney's fees.

(In an atypical result, I just settled a shoulder injury case for $225,000 where the offer without an attorney was less than seventeen thousand dollars. Typically the offer is at least 30% below the fair value of the injury, in my opinion.)

If you hired my office, for example, we would charge you 20% of the total recovery for your "permanent injury".

You generally do not have to pay for the recovery of your weekly temporary total disability benefits nor for the recovery of non-disputed medical bills.

Burns with regard to "permanency" can be difficult to assess. Did you have grafts, 3rd degree burns and/or disfigurement?

Let me know and I'll provide you some guidance.

Matt Belcher

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Answered on 11/06/08, 8:53 pm
Scott A. Blumenshine Blumenshine Law Group

Re: work cmp

If you have permanent or disabling

injury you should consult an

attorney.

Scott Blumenshine

Law Offices of Meyer and Blumenshine

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Answered on 11/06/08, 8:55 pm
John Wunsch Law Offices John C. Wunsch, P.C.

Re: work cmp

Dear Sirs:

You have a right to recover damages for the scar, as well as any future medical expenses which will be needed to revise the scar.

If there is a limitation in motion or use of the hand, this too is recoverable.

A lawyer can properly and fully protect your rights under the Illinois Workmen's Compensation Act.

Plesae call should you wish to discuss your case. Our firm has twenty-six (26) years of legal experience and has successfully handled many such cases in the past.

With best wishes, I remain

Very truly yours,

John C. Wunsch PC

Law Offices

[email protected]

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Answered on 11/07/08, 10:25 am
Michael R. Nack Michael R. Nack, Attorney at Law

Re: work cmp

You should consult with an attorney. MOst worker's comp attorneys will be glad to consult with you free of charge. If you do not have an attorney, you may call me and I will refer you to one of the very best.

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Answered on 11/09/08, 8:48 pm


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