Questions answered by Paul Anthony Coghlan

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Will another workman comp lawyer take my case if I am on my second attorney?

Paul's answer | Answered on May 01, 2015

I agree with my colleagues that you need to sit down with your lawyer and find out exactly what the hold up is, you may have not have a case that...

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Workplace medical neglact... Is it way to late to do anything? 2012 I worked at chipotle I got injured and no paper work given.

Paul's answer | Answered on April 27, 2015

Generally speaking you have 3 years to file for workers' compensation benefits although payment of medical bills and other factors may extend or...

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I supposedly "settled" in november and still haven't got a check as of March 2nd. Can never talk to attorney either.

Paul's answer | Answered on March 02, 2015

I think that this question falls under the general heading of lack of communication between attorney and client. To be honest, when I receive calls...

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Is there a Statue of limitations for IL Workers Comp case to be completely finalized?

Paul's answer | Answered on January 17, 2015

I agree with my distinguished colleagues however I think it is important to elaborate a bit on the 3 year timeline to file a claim in Illinois. If...

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Going to receive a workman's comp settlement want to know if my ex wife can file to get any of it for child support.

Paul's answer | Answered on December 17, 2014

Yes she can. The Illinois Supreme Court recently addressed this issue in the case of: In re Marriage of Mayfield, 2013 IL 114655. The Court...

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Can a public school worker continue receiving workers' compensation in IL even after voluntarily leaving job?

Paul's answer | Answered on December 12, 2014

I agree with my colleagues that you will benefit from having an experienced attorney - and I also agree with Peter that having a chiropractor...

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Terminated for not agreeing to drop workers compensation claim filed as an "independent contractor."

Paul's answer | Answered on November 30, 2014

As my colleagues have pointed out you have 2 potential claims one is the workers comp case and a second is a potential retaliatory discharge claim...

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Lawyer's settlement form states I returned to work 3 days after my accident. My doctor still hasn't released me to go back!

Paul's answer | Answered on October 12, 2014

I assume that the phrase "this lawyer" refers to an attorney working for the employer. Keep in mind that a lawyer working for the other side has...

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Is Independent Contractor misclassification a valid basis in which to seek Workers Compensation penalties (Illinois)?

Paul's answer | Answered on July 22, 2014

I would recommend you file a Complaint with the Illinois Department of Labor Misclassification Task Force:...

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Will workman comp settle with you if you don't have a lawyer

Paul's answer | Answered on July 10, 2014

In addition to the dollar amount of the settlement which will likely be more with an attorney (even after deducting the 20% attorneys fees) keep in...

Paul Anthony Coghlan's Answers (55)

Will another workman comp lawyer take my case if I am on my second attorney?

Workplace medical neglact... Is it way to late to do anything? 2012 I worked at chipotle I got injured and no paper work given.

I supposedly "settled" in november and still haven't got a check as of March 2nd. Can never talk to attorney either.

Is there a Statue of limitations for IL Workers Comp case to be completely finalized?

Going to receive a workman's comp settlement want to know if my ex wife can file to get any of it for child support.

Can a public school worker continue receiving workers' compensation in IL even after voluntarily leaving job?

Terminated for not agreeing to drop workers compensation claim filed as an "independent contractor."

Lawyer's settlement form states I returned to work 3 days after my accident. My doctor still hasn't released me to go back!

Is Independent Contractor misclassification a valid basis in which to seek Workers Compensation penalties (Illinois)?

Will workman comp settle with you if you don't have a lawyer