Legal Question in Workers Comp in Illinois

Re: a little confused

The insurance company is not really telling the truth.

I think the adjuster is deceiving you - or - is confused between "permanent loss" and "disfigurement".

For me, the real issue is what do you mean by "smashed".

Did you break any bones?

Was the cut or laceration from a compression burst, tearing or from getting sliced?

Generally "smashed" would indicate some sort of internal injury which may increase the value of the case from a "simple" laceration (such as would be experienced in a kitchen injury).

Let me know,

Matt Belcher

Re: a little confused

The size and visibility may

affect the value of your

injury, but the law

does not state that you can

recover only if the scar is visible

from 6 feet or more.

Additionally, it sounds like you

had an internal injury when your

finger was "smashed."

Your case may not be worth a fortune,

but it has some value.

Please call me for a free, no

obligation consultation.

Scott Blumenshine

Re: a little confused

this is not true. You need to hire a workers comp attorney

check out my website

www.michelottilaw.com

email me if you have any questions

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