Do you know the 3 main benefits workers are entitled to under IL law?

If your injury happened while you were on the job and was related to a job task you were performing, you are entitled to three main benefits:

1. Payment of all medical bills related to the injury,

2. Payment for time off work at 2/3 of your average weekly wage, and;

3. Payment for the permanent damage the injury has caused you - which equates to a percentage loss of use of the body part you injured - or - if you cannot return to your job - 2/3 of your permanent wage loss for life.

Knowing the percentage loss of use a person is entitled to for a settlement can be a tricky thing. Most often an insurance company will offer much less than what an injury might be worth. Most often, injuries are determined by past decisions, which are posted in an index for attorneys to review call the "Q-Dex". Not every case is clear, but attorneys with years of experience typically will know what percentages a worker will be entitled to for a particular injury within a small range.

If you have questions or would like to discuss any of these benefits in more detail, feel free to contact us at 630-759-7000 or e-mail a question to www.info@qmmlaw.com.

QMM and partner, Robert Quinn - receive "Best of Bolingbrook" awards

On February 26, 2010, the firm was honored to win two distinguished awards from the Bolingbrook Community and the Area Chamber of Commerce. Nominated in the Professional Services category, the firm received the Best of Bolingbrook Business award after having previously been nominated for the same award for the past five years. We are both honored and gratified to receive this award in such a vibrant and growing community, especially considering the other top professional businesses which were also up for this award. The firm would like to thank the nominating committee and the residents of Bolingbrook for providing us their trust and confidence to serve over the past thirty years.

In addition to the firm being honored, partner Robert Quinn, received the prestigious Business Leadership award. For over thirty years, Mr. Quinn has devoted his time and talents to the citizens of Bolingbrook as a attorney and community activist. He has served on the Bolingbrook Chamber of Commerce as President and is currently the chair for the election committee for candidate for Circuit Court Judge, Wayne Kwiat, Sr.

To see how QMM can work for you, feel free to contact us at: info@qmmlaw.com or call 630-759-7000. We offer a free 1/2 hour consultation on most matters.