Can a doctor who works for the company release an employee to full duty before they see their physician?

I agree with Peter Corti's answer above. Yes the company doctor can say that you are fit for work or light duty work. You don't have to see the...

Work Comp and how long does a company have to submit paper work to there insurance company?

As a practical matter, the workers compensation adjuster in charge of your claim needs sufficient documentation before any benefits can issue and...

What is the wait period for a workcomp. settlement case in Illinois?

There is no specific time limit set for settlement by Illinois law. There is no exact formula that applies to each and every case as each claim...

What are our legal responsibilities to a driver (lift 50#'s) who's been out a year on w/c claim coming back with restrictions?

When medical care is finished, the workers compensation carrier can set up an FCE ( Functional Capacity Evaluation) to determine his real time...

What do I do if my attorney isn't doing his job

The easy answer is talk to your attorney first. Try to set up an appointment if necessary to sit down and find out why you are not being paid and...

Medicare's interests must be protected in your workers compensation settlement with a Medicare Set Aside future medical account if you are applying...

Will an ins company pay out a settlement to a beneficiary if the worker died a month after settling?

A settlement is not final until the pink settlement contracts are signed and actually approved by the IL Workers Compensation Arbitrator or...

It sounds as if your attorney is cleaning up loose ends. Workers shouldn't pay the medical bills out of their portion of the settlement unless...

WC insurance and Medicare

Yes, Medicare will cover all non-accident related normal medical expenses just like usual. The Medicare exclusion on coverage (when dealing with a...

Wrongly let go from the job.

Mr. Washington: If your job injury resulted in light duty work restrictions and you are still under a doctor's care for medical treatment,...