As the other attorneys have properly stated, there is no requirement that the insurance company offer you any wage differential settlement. Per...

What is taken into consideration when an insurance co offers a wage differential settlement?

These are questions probably best answered by your attorney. Remember - all benefits that an employee can get in WC are set by statute. Typically,...

How long will it take for me to receive a workmans comp check after I have submitted my claim

After you report your claim to the employer, they have to complete paperwork and report the claim to their insurance carrier. The insurance carrier...

I injured my right wrist at major retail store. Should I hire a worker comp lawyer for protection from my employer?

Always best to hire an attorney ,especially in this situation where the adjuster is not now getting back to you and you seem to have a more serious...

Can I refuse light duty? And, Will my PPD settlement be lower if I do light duty? Thank you

I agree with my colleagues on this issue. Do NOT refuse light duty if the employer can accommodate your restrictions. It will only amount to a...

Will working light duty after an injury for 3 months or being on TTD for 3 months have any influence on my PPD settlement?

Not really, its more about your medical treatment, permanency of your injury, ability to do your job duties, and so forth. However, if you were...

Yes, it is true that a shoulder is not considered part of the Person as a Whole rather than the arm under the Will County Forest Preserve case. ...

Do I have to contact the workers comp insurance if my employer refused to fill out any paperwork

You should hire an expert WC attorney that can help communicate with the workers' compensation carrier. Unfortunately, not knowing the ins and outs...

Does my husband have a Lawsuit.? Why does he have to use PTO if he was injured on the job?

Tour husband is entitled to workers compensation benefits, which include payment of 2/3 of his average weekly wage of he is off work for more than...

Sounds like you might not be represented by an attorney? These are the kinds of games the insurance company will play with you when you are not...