Legal Question in Workers Comp in Illinois

settlment

My wc case was settled several months ago after four yrs and ending at the appellate court level. I recieved a lump sum back pay amt, plus lifetime bi-weekly cks for permanent total disability. my atty is also recieving my cks and taking 20 percent from them, then i pickup a ck for the reduced amt at his office from thier client fund. Is that legal or standard procedure or ethical? Im losing sleep over this but am afraid to confront him !


Asked on 10/04/06, 1:47 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Joseph Spingola Joseph J. Spingola - Attorney at Law

Re: settlment

It is legal for your attorney to be paid a 20% fee.

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Answered on 10/09/06, 11:36 am
Peter Soble Peter M. Soble, P.C., Attorney

Re: settlment

Your attorney is entitled to 20% of the first 364 weeks of permanent total disability for fees.

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Answered on 10/04/06, 2:27 pm


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