Legal Question in Workers Comp in Illinois
determining compensability
How long does an insurance carrrier have to
determine compensability of an injury? I have
been diagnoised with bilateral cubital tunnel, my
physician has recommended surgery, but am still
waiting for an determination of compensability. I
have not lost anytime from
1 Answer from Attorneys
Re: determining compensability
There is no clear time limit with which to say how long an insurance company can take to determine compensability. However, you should not be without counsel during this process. You are allowing the insurance to manipulate the doctor's opinions
while you sit back. You can't do this. You may
lose the evidence with which to prove your claim.
I can help you in Illinois if you wish to call me
at 312-913-1900 or tall free at 1-877-CompJoe.
Where the insurance company takes too long you may
be entitled to penalties as additional
compensation. But you have to act.
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