It is an "Occupational Disease Act" type of case, which is more or less similar to Workers' Compensation. As I mentioned in my comment to your...

Is it now a lawsuit

This is definitely a question for a lawyer familiar with employment issues, especially if there are internal policies, as likely exist at...

A Workers' Compensation "pretrial" can be many things, and really depends upon the arbitrator and the attorneys as to how it is conducted. They...

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What will happen if I don't pay?

You have posted on this same issue many times before. My answer remains that there are two separate issues. One is a criminal issue. ...

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

Assuming the other side doesn't challenge it on review, should be soon. Ask your lawyer if a decision is official and whether the review was...

In a 19(B) Hearing in IL Workman's Comp-the petitioner does not need to testify-correct?

Petitioner should be there and usually will testify.

Hit by a drunk driver in 2011 and received a letter from an attorney; what am I entitled to?

It's too late to pursue an injury claim for you. This relates to Subrogation I assume.

I'm being sued for a accumulation of a couple hospital bills. Not sure what to do or what my rights are.

Talk to a bankruptcy lawyer to see if you should file bankruptcy for these bills. Much depends on how much is outstanding and your assets....

Can i get charged for child endangerment for having dirty dishes? And a small hole in mattress i didnt know

If I were you, I'd retain a criminal defense and child custody lawyer now

We were given 60 days to complete discovery. Opposing party just submitted their discovery questions to me about a week to

Most of the time, the Court will provide an extension of time, but I suggest you file a motion BEFORE THE DEADLINE to ask for an extension. I also...