Workers' Compensation
Attorney Jim Black begins every Workers' Compensation case by thoroughly investigating the legal and factual basis for each workers' compensation claim, never relying upon insurance companies to state the issues. His thorough knowledge and understanding of the rights of the injured individual as protected by the Illinois Workers' Compensation Act guide him in each individual case assessment.
Following the initial review of each claim, the Law Office of Jim Black & Associates files an Application for Adjustment of Claim before the Illinois Workers' Compensation Commission (IWCC). Attorney Black works aggressively to move the file through the system by securing needed medical records and expert medical testimony, if necessary, to establish a strong case before the Illinois Workers' Compensation Commission. At times it is even necessary to secure expert medical testimony through a deposition. Throughout this process Attorney Black and his staff make certain the insurance company fulfills its legal obligations under the Illinois Workers' Compensation Act.
Some claims are disputed by the employer or their insurance company. In these situations as well as non-disputed matters, The Law Office of Black & Associates continues to identify the legal and factual issues of the case and to gather evidence needed to present the claim before the Illinois Workers' Compensation Commission in such a manner as to increase the probability that the inured workers' claim will be successfully resolved.
