Under the laws of most states, if not all, workers’ compensation is the “exclusive remedy” against the employer for the employees who are injured...

You can use the “lawyer search” function here on AVVO to find an attorney in your state who specializes in workers’ comp. Then contact that...

Every state has its own unique workers’ comp laws and procedures. Mr Bingham is in your state and just laid out what you need to do. But you...

Google “settlement mill” and see if that describes the law firm you hired. Those firms tend to use staff for virtually all client contact. I...

If he gives you a disease, then yes, maybe then you can sue him. But until then, get the hell away from him.

Your lawyer is the person who needs to be answering this question for you. It is his job to answer questions like this and to try to fix any...

Workers' comp attorneys give free consultations. There are several good Illinois work comp lawyers who answer questions here regularly. Call one...

Follow up with person with whom you filed the accident report. It often takes a few days for an accident report to make its way to the correct...

Is your case "settled" on a full and final basis? That is usually what "settled" means. If it a full and final settlement, or a "compromise...

The insurance company is your adversary in the case—not your friend or ally. They won’t pay you anything voluntarily if they can avoid it. It...