QMM partner, Jason A. Marker, recently settled Doe v. Bill's Limousine, a workers' compensation claim, where a limousine driver was severely injured while attempting to assist a wheelchair client into a van she was driving for her employer. In doing so, she suffered a disc herniation to multiple levels of her cervical spine, which necessitated surgery. Ultimately, the case went to trial in Wheaton, Illinois and the Arbitrator found Petitioner to be permanently and totally disabled (never again able to work). The case was complicated by the fact that the employer did not have workers' compensation insurance as required by Illinois state law. Notwithstanding, Mr. Marker was able to settle the matter for over $304,000.00 with the State of Illinois, where Petitioner's recovery was paid under the Injured Workers' Benefit Fund. The Injured Workers' Benefit Fund was created in 2006 as a way to pay injured workers the benefits they are entitled to under Illinois law in situations where employers fail to have the required workers compensation insurance. This was the first ever permanent total disability award under the Injured Workers' Benefit Fund and the largest settlement paid on such a case by the State of Illinois Attorney General's office to date.
If you've suffered a work injury and you would like more infomation on your rights, feel free to contact us at 630-759-7000 or via e-mail at: info@qmmlaw.com.
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