The Illinois Workers' Compensation Commission lacks jurisdiction to enforce a final award or settlement contract and the proper venue is the Circuit Court pursuant to section 19(g) of the Illinois Workers' Compensation Act, according to the Appellate Court in Millennium Knickerbocker Hotel v. Illinois Workers' Compensation Comm'n, 2017 IL App (1st) 161027WC Google Scholar | Illinois
Injured workers that are unreasonably denied medical and disability benefits by insurance companies can seek substantial penalties from the Illinois Workers' Compensation Commission. To do this, injured workers must file their claim and a petition for penalties with the Commission. Injured workers who feel their benefits have been unreasonably withheld by insurance companies should consider
The cost of hiring a lawyer for an Illinois workers' compensation case is entirely set by law. In most cases, attorneys' fees will be equal to 20% of what the attorney recovers in permanent disability benefits. Also, costs and expenses will be deducted from any award or settlement for things like expert opinions, depositions, transcripts, and
