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In a WC in IL case do I suppose to pay 2nd opinion doctor from the settlement? Attorney is pushing me towards low settlement w/o

I think your second to last sentence indicates your course of action. Since you no longer trust your current attorney, you need to obtain a second opinion from an experienced worker's compensation attorney regarding your specific situation. I am happy to give you a referral if you are interested. Feel free to contact me at the number below. (309) 637-1400

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My wife was hurt, broken foot, workers comp paid for everything. they called to say a settlement would come but not until march

Your wife should discuss your her claim with an experienced workers compensation lawyer in your area. They will be able to address your question and get to the bottom of the timing issue. If necessary, they can file an Application for Adjustment of Claim with the Illinois Workers Compensation Commission and notice the claim up for arbitration before March 2012.

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Can my lawyer do this?

As you are apparently represented by legal counsel, I cannot specifically respond to your questions. I think you should send a letter in writing to your attorney asking for a face to face conference to discuss your case. Ask that he respond within 7 days. That should be sufficient to grab his attention. Also, the insurance company should not be speaking directly with you if you are represented by counsel.

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Unsure of my next step with work comp, if there even is one. Time & geographical issues.

I agree with the above postings. You should file a claim with the federal government using the links provided. The Illinois Workers Comepsnation Act has no bearing on your claim.

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MY BROTHER HIRED A ATTORNEY 2 YEARS AGO TO SUE DHL IN A WORKMANS COMP CASE. THEY NEVER RETURN HIS CALLS. WHAT SHOULD HE DO?

Your brother should send a letter to his attorney demanding a response and/or a face to face conference within a specified time frame. If no response is received, he should consider retaining new counsel.

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What if I get re injured after being put on light duty

I strongly encourage you to discuss this issue with your current attorney. If you do not have an attorney, you should immediately consult with an experienced worker's compensation lawyer. For your question, if you injure yourself while working, your medical care and time off work are compensable under the Workers Compensation Act regardless of whether your employer was complying with your work restrictions. The main issue for your case will the be whether your prospective injury is due to...

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If I already had hearing for 19(b) petition for workers comp case? whats next?

If you do not currently have an attorney, I strongly encourage you to consult with an expereinced workers compensation attorney in y0our area to address many of these substantive issues. With regard to thearing, as stated above, a 19(b) typiocally deals with medical or lost time beenfits that have stopped or that enver began. While it depends on the particular arbitrator involved, most arbitrators will issue decisions on the hearing within 60 days, sometimes sooner. Once the decision is...

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If my doctor said I can't get any better and released me from his care with permanent ristrictions.

You should immediately consult with an experienced worker's compensation attorney regarding your claim. This is not a matter that you should attempt to handle on your own. This attorney should be able to answer all of your questions and provide you with a detailed analysis of your claim, its compensability and teh approximate value.

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Can i get a loan until my ttd is settle?i have a case pending with the workers comp insurance. i was hurt at work.3 dr. agree

I agree that you should be very careful before agreeing to a loan with one of the typical injury finance companies. Wwth a hearing upcoming, this is an issue you should immediately discuss with your attorney as it directly affects your workers compensation claim and the benefits you are seeking under the Act.

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I broke my left foot at work on 2/9 & just got released 7/22. What type of settlement should i expect? I could not drive,

I strongly encourage you to consult with an experienced workers compensation lawyer in your area. The value of a woerkers compensation claim is dependent on many different factors and the computations involved in something that the insurance company will use to their advantage unless you have counsel. Generally speaking however, the value of a work comp claim is based on the type of injury, the treatment rendered, the time off work and whether you have permanent issues moving forward. All...