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One of the first things many injured workers do after a work injury is open Google and ask a simple question: "What is my Illinois workers' compensation case worth?"
You may be thinking about applying for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) because you have a medical condition that’s keeping you from working full-time. At the same time, you need to continue providing for your family. Right now, you probably have many questions, including: “What options do I have?”
It’s not uncommon for injured workers to feel uncertain—or even frustrated—about their legal representation once a workers’ compensation case is underway. Maybe communication has slowed. Maybe your questions aren’t being answered. Or, maybe you simply don’t feel confident your case is being handled the way it should be.
Applying for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) is a long and often frustrating process. Months can pass without a decision or movement, and it’s natural to wonder what’s happening behind the scenes, especially if you haven’t heard from your attorney recently. Many applicants ask the same question: How often should my attorney be updating me about my disability case?
Back problems are a familiar source of frustration, whether they are your own or a loved one’s. When back issues are work related, they can become even more problematic. Worst of all, back pain gets carried home with you, long after your shift has ended. If you work in construction, a back injury is a real source of concern, now and in the future.
Suffering a work-related injury is stressful enough. When medical bills pile up and paychecks stop coming in, the idea of hiring an attorney can feel out of reach. Many injured workers in Illinois worry they simply can’t afford legal help—and as a result, they try to handle workers’ compensation claims on their own.
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