What info do I need to provide to file a claim in IL and get it approved with my claim adjuster for worker's comp?
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Answered on July 01, 2025
My colleagues are correct and that you need to really contact an attorney. The reason is because insurance carriers are only up for themselves....
I fell at work (I am a Teacher in the Joliet School District) and ripped the cartilage in my left kneecap.
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Answered on December 11, 2024
I would be cautious to fill out any paperwork for disability or FMLA without speaking to a lawyer and letting them review the paperwork. It is very...
Do I need to retain a lawyer if I feel my worker's compensation company is stalling?
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Answered on December 11, 2024
Thanks for reaching out. Yes, I would highly recommend you seek legal representation in your situation. Your injury is very serious, especially if...
Average Settlement for a Index finger Wrist Injury in Chicago
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Answered on April 11, 2024
Hello. It is difficult to answer the question without knowing more facts - which would include reviewing medical records of your injuries and also...
Am I eligible for a settlement payment for an injury on the job ?
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Answered on March 08, 2024
Absolutely, yes you are. Especially with having a surgery. You should reach out to a WC attorney as soon as you can and they can explain the value...
What is a fair workers comp settlement after having bilateral surgeries in Chicago? does changing jobs affect time off pay?
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Answered on March 08, 2024
You should hire an attorney right away. Honestly, the insurance carrier is not your friend. They are out to save money. They will tell you that you...
Fell on ice while leaving work, they refuse to pay anything at all. Do I have a legal case against them?
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Answered on February 26, 2024
It is likely that you do have a case, but the answer depends on many factors. You need to speak to an experienced workers' compensation attorney...
Does my daughter have a case if she was injured or hurt on the job?
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Answered on February 25, 2024
Good morning! Sorry about your daughter’s injury. So - your daughter definitely has a Worker’s Compensation claim. In Illinois, when you get hurt...
Can I sue workers comp if they don’t pay me to attend drs appointments or physical therapy when I have to leave work to go?
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Answered on October 25, 2023
You absolutely have a compensable workers compensation case that you can sue for. With the kind of injury and surgery you've had, I would highly...
HUrt on the job and told to return the next day after the dr said to stay off feet for 48hrs what should I do?
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Answered on August 24, 2023
This is the game the employers - or should I say their company doctors - will play. They won’t restrict you from work anymore than two or three...