Joliet, IL asked in Workers' Compensation for Illinois

Q: I currently have an open work comp claim, is there a standard amount they normally pay for carpel tunnel?

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Burton A. Padove
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  • Highland, IN
  • Licensed in Illinois

A: The amount paid is partially due to a diability rating as well as your prior earnings history.

Timothy J. Deffet
Timothy J. Deffet
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  • Workers' Compensation Lawyer
  • Chicago, IL
  • Licensed in Illinois

A: There is not a standard amount in Illinois. In addition although the IL Workers' Compensation Act was recently amended to provide that AMA ratings may be considered it does not mandate them and the arbitrator deciding the case must look at a host of factors to decide your case. Examples are your age, how much lost time you missed, your job and whether you could return to it, whether your doctor gave your permanent restrictions, among other various factors.

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