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I'm disable and unable to sustain employment in the occupation I trained for. What can I do to get hospitalization coverage? Dos

Stephen's answer | Answered on July 27, 2013

If your injury was sustained while working, then you should retain a workers' compensation lawyer immediately. Medical, lost time, and permanency...

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As a 1099 worker, do I enter it under regular work or self-employment on the SS Disability application?

Stephen's answer | Answered on July 26, 2013

This is not a workers' compensation question so I've changed the category to employment benefits. Stephen L. Hoffman Law Office of Stephen L....

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Claiming unemployment upon resignation and Workman's compensation

Stephen's answer | Answered on July 26, 2013

You have many issues festering. Your best bet is to retain an attorney. You have to get fired and not for cause to collect unemployment, so I...

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Copy of my I140

Stephen's answer | Answered on July 26, 2013

This duplicate post has been recategorized to immigration. Stephen L. Hoffman Law Office of Stephen L. Hoffman LLC Chicago,...

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Copy of my I140

Stephen's answer | Answered on July 26, 2013

I have recategorized your question to Immigration, from Workers' Compensation, so you will receive competent answers. This is definitely nothing...

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My mom is getting sue for $50,000 from the passenger of the other vehicle she got on a car accident with. Can she possibly win?

Stephen's answer | Answered on July 26, 2013

First, the amount is merely what sorts out in which section of the court system the case is filed. Second, if she had insurance, she should get...

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Was cut off by an uninsured motorist in Illinois- What should I do to make sure I get my damages fixed and he gets prosecuted?

Stephen's answer | Answered on July 25, 2013

Since you have no UM coverage, your options are limited. File a police report and send it to the Secretary of State. They will pull his license....

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Will I be able to get a lifetime care for my injuries at work and what kind of settlement should I expect?

Stephen's answer | Answered on July 25, 2013

It depends. In workers' compensation cases, you get medical care left "open" only in cases that go to trial or in some cases by agreement. If you...

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A doctor burned my face doing a laser treatment to tighten my face. After a year, I still have these "tiger striped" type marks

Stephen's answer | Answered on July 25, 2013

This is definitely a potential case. I've handled cases similar to this, where cosmetic treatments have caused damage. I have even seen body and...

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What's the settlement if any? Still have numbness, loss of feeling, pains through hand/wrist/arm. Attorney gives no answer?

Stephen's answer | Answered on July 25, 2013

Number one, you have a lawyer so your first step is to set up a meeting with him or her. If no answers are satisfactory, find a new...