Is There a Cap on Workers’ Compensation Attorney Fees?

Even though you truly believe you are entitled to workers’ compensation benefits, you may hold yourself back from pursuing them simply because you are intimidated by the potential attorney fees that will follow. Simply put, though, Illinois law establishes a system that ensures taking legal action is not counterintuitive in depriving you of necessary financial relief. Without further introduction, please follow along to find out whether there is a cap imposed for the attorney fees related to your workers’ compensation case, and how a proficient Illinois workers’ compensation benefits lawyer at The Law Firm of Kevin A. Moore can help you feel financially secure entering this legal process.

Is there a legal cap on attorney fees for Illinois workers’ compensation cases?

Per Illinois law, attorney fees for workers’ compensation cases are capped at 20 percent of the recovered benefits. Importantly, this cap applies exclusively to the settlement or award you obtained through your legal representation, and does not include the benefits you may have received before your legal issue arose. 

Understanding this distinction can help you ensure the amount you end up paying remains reasonable. Overall, you may feel better knowing that the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission (IWCC) will have to give final approval for the attorney fees you supposedly owe. Again, this confirms fairness and compliance.

On another note, you may not have to pay out-of-pocket for these attorney fees, as they will likely be deducted directly from your settlement or award payout. Also, you should know that your attorney fees may be separate from your other case costs, such as your initial filing fee, documentation requests, expert acquisitions, etc.

Can I negotiate the total attorney fees for my workers’ compensation case?

We must disclose that this blog should be treated as a general guideline for attorney fees. Your final fee arrangement may vary depending on the specific circumstances of your workers’ compensation case. So, we ask that you schedule a meeting with our firm to learn how we typically handle these charges. 

During this meeting, we may explain how our talented work can increase the overall compensation you are awarded for your case, thus offsetting our attorney fees. Also, if we negotiate a contingency fee arrangement, you may not have to owe attorney fees if you are unfortunately unsuccessful with retrieving benefits on your behalf. 

If money is a main concern of yours, you may rest easier knowing that your initial consultation with us is free of charge. From here, we will not only fight to ensure that you earn the workers’ compensation to which you are entitled, but also that your legal fees can be taken care of. So please schedule an appointment with a talented Illinois workers’ compensation benefits lawyer from The Law Firm of Kevin A. Moore at your earliest possible convenience.