Chicago, IL asked in Workers' Compensation for Illinois

Q: Should I talk to a lawyer first before talking to the nurse at work about my workers comp which she is in charge of

I’m wanting to seek a lawyer because my leg was broken by a faulty robotic train which hit my train and jackknifed into my leg crushing it and causing multiple breaks and a compound fracture which I was also sent to the hospital in a cab and i work at John Deere as well

Related Topics:
1 Lawyer Answer
Steve McCann
Steve McCann
Answered
  • Chicago, IL
  • Licensed in Illinois

A: I am terribly sorry to hear this. Yes, you should absolutely talk with a lawyer, and you should do so as soon as possible. Do not make any recorded or written statements until you speak with an experienced attorney. Your injuries are very serious, and you need an attorney to ensure you take the best course of action moving forward to ensure you obtain the recovery you deserve.

Many of us offer free consultations, and will represent you on a contingent basis, so it will not cost you anything out of pocket to have an experienced attorney working for you to ensure your recovery is maximized.

Justia Ask a Lawyer is a forum for consumers to get answers to basic legal questions. Any information sent through Justia Ask a Lawyer is not secure and is done so on a non-confidential basis only.

The use of this website to ask questions or receive answers does not create an attorney–client relationship between you and Justia, or between you and any attorney who receives your information or responds to your questions, nor is it intended to create such a relationship. Additionally, no responses on this forum constitute legal advice, which must be tailored to the specific circumstances of each case. You should not act upon information provided in Justia Ask a Lawyer without seeking professional counsel from an attorney admitted or authorized to practice in your jurisdiction. Justia assumes no responsibility to any person who relies on information contained on or received through this site and disclaims all liability in respect to such information.

Justia cannot guarantee that the information on this website (including any legal information provided by an attorney through this service) is accurate, complete, or up-to-date. While we intend to make every attempt to keep the information on this site current, the owners of and contributors to this site make no claims, promises or guarantees about the accuracy, completeness or adequacy of the information contained in or linked to from this site.