Legal Question in Workers Comp in Illinois

Future medical

I injured my right foot/ankle at work my doctor and their IME both agreed that I would need an ankle replacement or a fusion eventually, I've has 2 anthroscopic surgeries to repair my carthlage, they're wanting to settle without paying for future medical. Can they so this? They're claiming because I had injured my ankle in 1991, they don't have to pay.


Asked on 11/17/08, 6:00 pm

3 Answers from Attorneys

John Wunsch Law Offices John C. Wunsch, P.C.

Re: Future medical

Dear Sirs:

A trial before the Arbitrator will preserve your right to future medical expenses.

Please call to discuss.

Many thanks,

John C. Wunsch Law Offices

[email protected]

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Answered on 11/18/08, 9:09 am
Nima Taradji Taradji Law Offices

Re: Future medical

The best advice one can give you is to get yourself a lawyer and have him or her review your case. You may or may not be entitled to money to be set aside for any future medical care--it all depends on the facts and details of your case.

I hope this helps. You may contact my office with any questions. First consults are always free.

Nima Taradji

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Answered on 11/17/08, 7:54 pm
Michael R. Nack Michael R. Nack, Attorney at Law

Re: Future medical

It sounds to me as if you do not have an attorney representing you and you definitely should have an attorney. With an injury this serious, and the probably need for future medicals, you would be making a mistake not to hire a worker's compensation attorney to answer all of your questions and make sure that your rights are protected. In many cases the employer/insurer pays only the very least they can get the injured employee o accept, not what the injured employee is entitled to under the law. Please consult with an attorney. If you o not know an attorney, please feel free to contact me at my office and I will refer you to one of the very best. Good luck.

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Answered on 11/17/08, 11:51 pm


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