Legal Question in Workers Comp in Illinois

injured at work

I have only worked 4 months out of this year due to work comp injury. I have had elbow surgery and have a pinched nerve in my neck, Why is it employers do not have to pay your medical insurance for a injury that was not your fault?????


Asked on 12/28/07, 1:02 pm

5 Answers from Attorneys

Nima Taradji Taradji Law Offices

Re: injured at work

The answer to your question is because the employers have worker's compensation insurance--and WC is responsible to pay for the medical bills, wage loss, TTA etc...

I assume, if you have been injured on the job, that you have a WC claim and that you have an attorney making sure you get what you deserve. If not, you would do yourself a big favor to talk to an attorney and let the attorney handle the claim. You do not stand a chance against the insurance company.

I hope this helps,

Taradji Law Offices

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Answered on 12/28/07, 1:10 pm
Matt Belcher Belcher Law Office

Re: injured at work

What do you mean "pay your medical insurance"?

Matt Belcher

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Answered on 12/28/07, 1:16 pm
Joseph Michelotti Michelotti & Associates, Ltd.

Re: injured at work

Your employer doe have to pay for your medical bills and lost income (within limits)

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Answered on 12/29/07, 5:28 pm
Jeffrey Friedman Law Office of Jeffrey Friedman

Re: injured at work

Please contact my office directlty for a free consultation to discuss this matter, and to discuss your rights under the Illinois Workers Compensation laws.

Jeff Friedman

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Answered on 12/28/07, 1:52 pm
Michael R. Nack Michael R. Nack, Attorney at Law

Re: injured at work

You need to consult with your attorney. If you do not already have an attorney, you definitely need one to advise you concerning your legal rights and to take the necessary actions to protect those rights. An attorney will make sure that you receive all of the medical expense payments and other compensation to which you are entitled under the law. Please feel free to call me at the office and I will be happy to refer you to one of the very best!

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Answered on 12/30/07, 11:14 pm


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