Legal Question in Workers Comp in Illinois
Working two jobs, one accomadates restrictions one does not.
I have two physical jobs, I was injured on job A, and they are accommodating my restrictions, job B will not accommodate me because the accident happened at job A. Job A told me to get short term disability from job B, I tried and was rejected. Job A then told me they would not pay my lost wages from job B. Who pays for my lost wages? or are they really lost? or is job A trying to give me the run around?
4 Answers from Attorneys
Re: Working two jobs, one accomadates restrictions one does not.
The answer is that you are entitled to be paid based upon the wages of BOTH jobs combined - however, if and only if, Job A was aware of your employment at Job B.
When there are "concurrent" employers you add the two checks together to determine the Average Weekly Wage (AWW) and thus the amount of benefits to be paid.
(I handle this situation frequently with people who bartend or waitress on weekends.)
My advice is that you need to discuss the matter with Job A's workers' compensation insurance company and if they refuse to lump together the two wages, then you need to hire an attorney.
Your AWW is extremely important as it determines your level of benefits for your settlement, as well as your weekly benefits.
If you need additional help then let me know.
Matt Belcher
Re: Working two jobs, one accomadates restrictions one does not.
Will you please do yourself a favor and retain a worker's comp attorney? There is so much litigation surrounding these issues that you need proper representation.
If you were in need of a root canal, you would of course go to your dentist. You are in need of legal representation, so go to an attorney.
Re: Working two jobs, one accomadates restrictions one does not.
These sort of things are very fact oriented and there is no way anyone can give you a definite answer. One thing that is clear, is that the insurance companies have found a way to short change you and unless you retaliate with proper legal arguments, you won't see a dime. That is why, your best option is to retain an attorney.
Otherwise, good luck!
I hope this helps,
Taradji Law Offices
Re: Working two jobs, one accomadates restrictions one does not.
Do you have an attorney? If so, you should be asking all of your questions to your attorney. If not, you should at least consult with an attorney. If you do not have one or knowone, you may call me and I will be happy to refer you to one of the best. Good luck.
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