Common Questions About Workers Compensation

Q: Can I do this without a lawyer?

Without a LawyerA: You can try. You can to do anything you want without good legal advice; however it may not be a good idea. It can go very badly for you if you do not have the right lawyer. When you are sick you want a competent, skilled doctor to provide medical care; likewise, you need a competent, skilled attorney to provide legal services

The lawyer you choose can make a big difference. Often the employer or their insurance company will not agree to pay for the medical treatment you need to get you back on your feet. They may not agree with you about how badly you were injured, or what benefits you should receive. They have a variety of ways to avoid giving you what you deserve. Insurance companies have whole departments working hard to make sure they don’t have to pay any more than they absolutely have to. You are running to doctors’ appointments and maybe physical therapy, and just trying to get through the day. You may not have the time, energy, or desire to learn all about the laws and rules governing workers’ compensation, the rules of practice and procedure before the Workers’ Compensation Commission, the rules of evidence in workers’ compensation hearings, taking depositions, and so on.

You need someone in your corner helping you get the help you need to get back on your feet. The Law Offices of Richard E Sexner, LLC can be your advocate, and make sure you get the benefits you are entitled to under the law. Contact us for a free consultation.

What rights do I have?Q: What rights do I have if I was injured at work?

A: If you are an employee, you are entitled to certain benefits under a state law called the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Act. Most businesses participate in the workers’ compensation system. If you are an independent contractor not covered under workers’ compensation, you may be entitled to sue the business owner for personal injury in civil court if your injury was due to their negligence The Law Offices of Richard E Sexner, LLC can help you in both of these cases, so call now for a free consultation, and let us help you.

The accident was my employer's faultQ: What if the accident was my employer’s fault?

A: Under the workers’ compensation system, the employee gives up his or her right to sue the employer in civil court and in return receives the benefits described in the Workers’ Compensation Act. You should not have to go through a long, difficult, and expensive trial to prove that the employer somehow caused your injury – just when you need to focus on healing from your injury and getting back to work. Call Law Offices of Richard E Sexner, LLC for your free consultation, and let us help.
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