Legal Question in Workers Comp in Illinois

Re: part time on the job injury

Dear Sirs:

TTD payments are paid at 66 and 2/3rd percent of your gross weekly wage during the time you are off from work.

However, you have many other benefits under the Workmen's Compensation Act.

Please call us and we would be glad to discuss this matter with you.

There is no payment to your attorney unless you recover.

Many thanks.

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JOHN C. WUNSCH, P.C.

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Re: part time on the job injury

If you aren't able to work the 2nd job, you may be eligible to be paid for that job depending on various factors. Call or e-mail if you'd like to discuss.

Mike Helfand

http://www.findgreatlawyers.com

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Re: part time on the job injury

It is correct that you will be paid 2/3rds of your weekly wage from your part time job. However, if you have another part time job or a full time job, it may be possible to add the wages from all employments to obtain higher benefits. I would be happy to discuss this issue with you.

Re: part time on the job injury

QUESTION:

I was injured on my part time job with a broken bone which will take 8 weeks to heal. I was told that only my part time pay would be covered at 66%. Is this the correct answer?

ANSWER:

If I am reading your question correctly - you have two jobs. At your part-time job, you were injured and removed from work at both jobs.

If that is correct, here is the answer:

If your part-time employer was aware of your other employment - you are are entitled to 66% of your 'average weekly wage' of BOTH jobs.

If your employer had no idea of your other ('concurrent') employment they are only liable for 66% of your part-time wages.

Because you are not required to give formal notice of concurrent employment - part-time employers almost always know about the full-time job due to scheduling concerns and just general observation of your activities.

However, full-time employers do not always know about the part-time job and you may have to provide some evidence that they knew about that job either from actual notice or 'constructive' notice for your actions, etc.

If you do not have an attorney, it may be difficult to prove your case as the insurance company appears to already giving you incorrect information.

If you need more help feel free to contact me.

Good luck,

Matt Belcher