Legal Question in Workers Comp in Illinois
Worker's compensation
I have injured my knee at work 3 yrs ago. The insurance doctor sent me back to work while I was in bad physical condition: in a lot of pain and without full knee flexibility. He put restrictions (no squatting and kneeling), but I have a heavy duty job that requires 8h of being on the feet, walking, standing, climbing, lifting, etc. Very soon I started feeling low back problems, that spread to my hip, ancle and foot of my injured knee. My employer knows about this. I requested to see a doctor because these restrictions were not good for me. Insurance company refused to authorize any doctor's visit because the IME doctor didn't recommend any additional treatment. I want to know, when the job injury affects other parts of the body can this still be considered as part of a WC? How can I claim it ? My case is still open and the insurance company haven't made any attempt to settle the case. Thanks.
3 Answers from Attorneys
Re: Worker's compensation
Your questions are all good ones and should be addressed by an attorney... promptly. My firm offers free consultation and we do not charge attorney fees unless and until a financial recovery is made. Feel free to contact us. Thank you.
Re: Worker's compensation
Very seldom do I tell people to rush to a lawyer's office - but this IS the case for your situation.
You may have an issue with the Statute of Limitations, as you generally have only three years to file an "Application for Adjustment of Claim" with the Illinois Workers' Compensation Commission.
That "drop-dead" date for the filing of the Application can change if any benefits have been paid, but it is too difficult to make that assessment via an online question.
If you have not done so, you need to see an attorney immediately.
If you do not file the Application you may lose the right to recover for your injuries, including the injury that spread to your hip, ankle and back due to the problems with your knee.
Good luck and please do not wait any longer.
Matt Belcher
Re: Worker's compensation
Dear Sirs:
The additional are compensable as well as should be made a part of any settlement negotiation.
We have successfully handled many such cases in the 27 years are firm has been in existence.
Many thanks,
John C. Wunsch
Law Offices
JOHN C. WUNSCH, P.C.
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