What should my coworker do if she was maced in the job by shoplifters?

I am not sure why, but it seems it is becoming more and more common that an employee is assaulted by a patron or customer. Perhaps it is a...

Your question is not clear, and I do not know if you are talking about your case being referred to a lawyer within the same firm, or referred to an...

Do you have to pay back long term disability money back to the insurance co if u get a settlement?

First of all I am glad that you are asking that question now and not springing it after the case has been settled, which is certainly a...

Do I need to use FMLA if I was injured at work ?

This is why I am always saying what a steal it is to hire a workers' compensation lawyer in Illinois. For only 20% of the recovery you can not only...

This is a great question and a confusing issue when medical condition A, which is your original injury, gives rise to medical condition B, which...

Am I entiltled to 100% of lost wages to attend an IME?

This issue is governed by Section 12 of the Illinois Workers' Compensation Act which states in pertinent part "the employer shall reimburse [the...

How do I provide payroll for my business, when I own it as my second job?

I agree with my colleagues. The law allows you to add in your earnings where there is concurrent employment as long as the employer where you were...

Well the short answer is yes, you may start working another job, however, you cannot collect temporary total payments if you return to work....

This issue is becoming worse and worse these days and complicated by ride-sharing services such as Uber and Lyft, and small dispatch operations...

Well for one I am not sure what "drop your claim" means only you can do that. It sounds like you do not have an attorney and are worried about...