Work injury

If it is a workers' compensation matter, it may not be resolved for years. With a few exceptions, cases that go to trial often don't go to trial...

Back injury putting uniform on

Your lawyer should be able to answer these questions of yours but there is definitely an issue of whether your injury is an aggravation of a prior...

WORKERS COMP-INDIANA-ILL

There are so many issues here I don't even want to venture a guess. There are issues of whether you are an employee or independent contractor to...

Seeking options as workmen comp insurance won't pay medical bill. Its been 3 years. Now its on my credit report.

It is unclear if this was denied by the workers' compensation carrier first and then by your private health insurer. It is also unclear what your...

I was fired while on worker's comp

The "independence" of an Independent Medical Exam is food for thought and at least a 10,000 word article. Many do a fine job and, even speaking as...

I was on light duty at work for 2 months now comp dr has decided its not work related

You should discuss your options with your attorney. You may be able to obtain a second opinion from one of your doctors, challenge this result via...

How do I get an emergency loan on my workers comp case?

You should definitely discuss this with your attorney before doing anything. There are companies that do this sort of thing but your effective...

Injury on school property during indoor recess. School not paying or admitting responsibility? How to get them to pay? (IL)

Schools are immune from most types of liability unless there is rather egregious behavior or prior knowledge. You should contact a local...

If I am punched or hit by an elderly person is there and law in the state of illinois that prohibits myself from fighting back

The facts of the scenario depend. An "elderly person" of 70 who lifts weights (I know of several) might not be considered the same as an 85 year...

In my opinion it is more than fair and within your rights to request to see a copy of the original check, copies of any checks that go out to...