A Dangerous Fall from the Roof
On May 6, 2024, “the client”, a 35-year-old roofing professional, was working on a residential project in St. Charles, Illinois. Roofing is statistically one of the most dangerous jobs in construction, and on this day, the risks became reality.
The client suffered a serious fall from the roof, landing hard and sustaining a significant injury to his pelvis. Pelvic injuries are notoriously painful and debilitating, often requiring long periods of immobility to heal.
Abandoned at the Doctor’s Office
The aftermath of the accident was just as painful as the fall. The employer completely failed to support their injured worker. They refused to cover his medical treatment and denied him pay for the days he was unable to work.
The client was forced to go to the doctor alone, navigating the medical system while in severe pain, with an employer who turned their back on him when he needed them most.
Recovering What Was Stolen
When Jack Epstein’s team took the case, we immediately identified that Jose wasn’t just owed a settlement—he was being actively underpaid.
The employer had failed to pay the Temporary Total Disability (TTD) benefits required by law. We aggressively pursued these missing funds. We calculated his average weekly wage and proved he was entitled to $1,353.44 per week during his recovery.
A Settlement That Fixes the Math
We didn’t stop until the numbers were right. The final victory was a total settlement of $74,664.20, structured to fully compensate the client:
- $13,759.20 in recovered back pay: We forced the payment of the TTD benefits the employer had tried to avoid.
- $60,905.00 for permanent disability: This portion represents approximately 10% loss of the “Person as a Whole” (MAW), compensating him for the long-term impact of the pelvic injury.
Proven Experience in Every Illinois Case
“Jack Epstein, with 30 years of experience in the Illinois legal market, personally oversaw the case.”
“The client paid nothing until we won the case.”
