Legal Question in Workers Comp in Illinois
Settlement available for non-permanant disability.
Two years ago my husband came down a ladder onto a large nail that was inbedded in his foot. A week later he developed osteomylitis and was hospitilized with surgery and discharged with 6 weeks of 24 hour antibiotic therapy. He has had residual pain in the foot ever since and has had numerous injections, wraps and shoe insets- all have not helped. He continues to work but is in pain most of the day and lays on the couch with his feet up. he works on his feet all day. the doctors recommendation range from a ''special boot'' to surgery to amputation. no one of course can guarantee that this wont make the pain worse. the insurance company has offered 2300.00 in settlement. we asked for 15,000. the insurance company doctor states that there is no permanent disability and he has reached maximum medical improvement. he is only 34 and looking at 30 years of work filled pain. Can we expect any more in settlement? if we refuse their offer what would be our next step? thank you.
2 Answers from Attorneys
Re: Settlement available for non-permanant disability.
You can and should get more! The company doctor says no permanent disability, yet the company is willing to offer money! More importantly, your husband has some disability, and it is likely, at least from a legal perspective, permanent.
I would be happy to discuss this with you further without cost or obligation- 314.621.6519. Until we speak, I cannot represent your husband, but I believe I can be of assistance if you choose to retain me.
Spencer E. Farris
The S.E. Farris Law Firm
http://farrislaw.net
Re: Settlement available for non-permanant disability.
Your husband may be entitled to greater benefits based on your description of the injury. It may also be necessary for him to be examined by another doctor. Please feel free to contact my office (312-357-1431) if you wish to discuss this further.
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