Chicago Workers Compensation Settlement

The Process for Receiving a Workers Comp Settlement

Workers Comp Attorneys in Chicago, IL

If you have been injured in the workplace in Chicago, you are entitled to compensation under the workers compensation laws.  How and when you receive this compensation is a matter of some complexity.  The experienced workers compensation attorneys at the Chicago Ronaldson & Kuchler, LLC Law Offices can help you determine when a settlement is right for you.

Under the workers compensation law, the insurance company has the right to require an examination of a claimant by an independent medical examination, conducted by a doctor chosen by the insurance company.  Issues as to the severity of the injury and the ability of the injured worker to return to work often arise as a result of a conflict between the report of the independent medical examination and the worker’s own physician.  The difference between the two reports may make all the difference for the injured worker.  That’s where the Chicago workers compensation settlement attorneys at Ronaldson & Kuchler Law Offices will fight for you, and aggressively pursue your claim with the employer and the insurance carrier.  Sometimes it is necessary to pursue the claim in court, and at other times it may be more advantageous to settle the claim without a trial.

There are many factors involved in determining whether a settlement of your workers compensation claim in Chicago is in your best interests.  If an employer and its insurance company have denied your claim in Chicago, and you face litigation to obtain the compensation you need, you know that the process is likely to be lengthy and the outcome uncertain.  The outcome is equally uncertain for the employer, and the expense and possible negative outcome of litigation may make the employer desire to settle for a lump sum rather than contest a claim and possible lose.

The employee must carefully consider a workers comp settlement, as it almost always will require a full release from any further liability.  Health insurance implications must also be considered, as some insurance companies will not pay for future treatment of the work injury. 

The Chicago workers comp settlement attorneys at Ronaldson & Kuchler Law Offices have handled numerous workers compensation cases and workers compensation claims, and will advise you as to whether the settlement will fully and fairly compensate you for your present – and most importantly, future needs.  Contact the Chicago Ronaldson & Kuchler Law Offices for a free initial workers comp settlement consultation at (866) 603-6619, or complete our quick contact or web form.