A roofer was told by his employer and their insurance company that there was no workers’ compensation insurance available for serious injuries he sustained following a fall from a roof due to a “lapse in coverage” issue. The roofer hired a local workers comp attorney who assessed the case and even agreed with the employer and insurance company that there was no insurance available to the roofer for his injuries.
In situations like this, the expertise of legal professionals becomes invaluable, especially when navigating the complexities surrounding workers’ compensation claims. Handling an injury claim can be particularly challenging when there are questions about insurance coverage or liability, as the roofer discovered. While it may seem discouraging to hear that insurance options are limited, an experienced attorney can still explore alternative avenues for compensation, such as pursuing a personal injury claim against third parties or negotiating with the employer for direct compensation.
Legal professionals have the skills to assess the nuances of each case, advocate for the injured party, and identify any potential legal remedies that may exist, providing critical support during a difficult time. By leveraging their knowledge and resources, they help ensure that individuals receive the necessary assistance to recover from their injuries and regain their footing, both physically and financially.
A friend recommended that the roofer call attorney Derek Dominguez at Hughes Socol Piers Resnick & Dym. Derek immediately recognized that the employer and the insurance company were waffling and attempting to skirt their responsibility to pay workers’ compensation benefits to the roofer for his injuries. Derek filed a civil suit against the employer and the insurance company in Cook County chancery court to have a court declare whether or not insurance coverage was available to the roofer. Derek ultimately prevailed and the insurance company immediately began paying for the roofer’s medical bills and workers compensation benefits.
The roofer and his wife are immensely happy to have found attorney Dominguez, and they look forward to moving on from this difficult chapter in their lives.
