I have been in a car accident a week ago. my doctor wrote severe whiplash and recommended some treatments to start with.

These are questions every person injured on the job wants to know, and I appreciate your concern. First, know that you've had a compensable...

I retuned to work for 5 months and still didn't get offered a settlement how long does it take

I wish I could tell you that the insurance carrier will come to you and/or even agree to a fair settlement. However, the reality is that they...

What are the legal guidelines when a job places you out of work because they cannot accommodate my doctor's restrictions?

If you had a work injury, you are entitled to pay when/if the employer cannot accommodate your work restriction. Workers' compensation is paid at...

How much and how soon could I expect for a settlement?

I agree with Mr. Hoffman. We see people leaving money on the table all the time trying to settle cases on their own. Do yourself the biggest favor...

A pretrial is not a final ruling by the arbitrator and therefore typically it means relatively nothing other than it is a recommendation by the...

How soon after an arbitrator makes a ruling that an injury was compensable does the insurance company have to pay all the TTD?

Typically, the other side will challenge the decision (appeal), which means they will attempt to not pay until the appeal is exhausted. If you...

How long will IL. workers comp. continue to pay me after my back surgery? My doctor says I can't work anymore.

You should certainly speak to an attorney if you did not have one in the past to help you on the settlement. I agree with my colleagues. This is...

How do I know if the % off loss is calculated correctly and if the settlement is fair? Is that something the arbitrator reviews?

Sounds like a work injury case. When determining settlements in workers' compensation cases, there are many factors to consider. It would be...

Will any attorney take my case?

I agree with Mr. Hoffman. Attempt to find an attorney and consult with them about this case. They will be able to tell you more about whether your...

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

You could, but you likely won't get anything near what is fair. With 2 surgeries, you need to do yourself the biggest favor of your life and talk...