McHenry County, Illinois, Wage Differential Lawyers
Unfortunately, for many injured workers, the damages caused by an accident or injury will exceed the physical injuries and medical expenses. You may not be able to continue performing the same job that you had prior to the accident. You may be forced to taking a lower paying job because of your injury. At Brad J. Balke, P.C., we are experienced in representing clients in wage differential cases to collect workers’ compensation for injured workers who have suffered a pay cut after an accident.
When you suffer a pay cut or are unable to return to the same position after an accident, we will aggressively assert your rights to collect wage differential benefits. You are entitled to wage differential benefits if you have suffered additional lost wages after a work-related accident. Contact us for a free consultation.
Permanent restrictions and wage differential benefits
After you report your workplace injury, a doctor will review your case and determine whether you have permanent restrictions that prohibit you from returning to the same position you were in before the accident or injury. If your doctor determines that you are unable to perform your prior duties and you are forced to take a pay cut, you may be entitled to wage differential benefits.
Insurance companies and wage differential denials
Wage differential benefits are hard to get. Many insurance companies will scoff at wage differential claims and take every opportunity to prevent coverage for injured workers and their families. Often insurance carriers will claim that your injury is not deserving of benefits or that you could make a higher income in a different position, or simply delay providing benefits. You need an experienced and aggressive wage differential attorney who can properly assert your rights and present the necessary evidence to demonstrate your need. Contact Brad J. Balke, P.C., today for a free consultation if you are entitled to wage differential benefits.
Wage differential benefits extend through your lifetime, not just your work life. To ensure a strategic advantage in front of an arbitrator, please contact us as soon as possible.
The Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission
Wage differential claims are tried in front of an arbitrator, which can be an intimidating process for inexperienced laypeople and attorneys. Even seasoned attorneys do not always know how to present your case to the Illinois Workers' Compensation Commission to obtain positive results. Our firm has obtained successful results recovering wage differential for permanent restrictions. Please see our testimonials for further information on cases we have handled.
Contact Brad J. Balke, P.C., for a free consultation with an experienced McHenry County, Illinois, wage differential and permanent injury lawyer. We take all of our cases on a contingency basis and will aggressively assert your rights to benefits and compensation.
Call our Algonquin office at (847) 856-9605 or our Chicago office at (312) 583-9000 to discuss your workers’ compensation or personal injury case.
