Many who suffer work related injuries have no idea what their rights are. Even worse, because of their vulnerability, they rely on the assistance of insurance adjusters – the very people whose job it is to deny or limit their benefits. There are many risks with this approach that could be detrimental to the injured party’s claim.

The lecture will focus on how to navigate a complicated workers’ compensation system in Illinois, and the risks associated with trusting insurance companies to do the right thing. It will include common requests by insurance adjusters that seem harmless, but can have real consequences. The lecture will also emphasize the importance of managing a claim proactively.

This lecture should interest any person, group or profession that is at high risk of suffering work injuries.