Chicago, IL
Workers compensation Lawyer at Chicago, IL
Practice Areas: Workers Compensation
Examples Product liability cases are often in the news. The famous McDonald's hot coffee case was a product liability case. Lawsuits against car manufacturers are another example. When airbags don't ...
See Full GuideExamples of repetitive stress injuries Repetitive stress injuries are injuries caused by performing the same motion over and over again. These physical movements can involve lifting heavy objects, or...
See Full GuideArbitrators are not judges Just as claims are not lawsuits, the arbitrators are not judges. However, they are similar to judges in many ways. If there is a dispute about benefits, either party can as...
See Full GuideWhat are they looking for? They are looking at whether you are as injured as you say you are. If you are claiming that you can't lift heavy objects, they may be looking to see whether you are shoveli...
See Full GuideMinor injury If your injury was minor and you only had to go to the doctor one time, you probably don't need an attorney. Just make sure that the insurance company pays the bill. Once you're sure you...
See Full GuideTell your doctor you were injured at work Workers' compensation is for employees who are hurt on the job. In order to get benefits, you can't just give your own opinion that your job caused your inju...
See Full GuideWhat is a 19(b) petition? A 19(b) Petition for Immediate Hearing is a request by an injured worker or their attorney to have a hearing before the arbitrator as soon as possible. This is different fro...
See Full GuideArbitrators handle claims Workers' compensation cases are not lawsuits. Basically, they are claims against an insurance company, with arbitrators to resolve disputes. Disputes are not handled in cour...
See Full GuideListen to your doctor If your doctor gives you instructions to help you recover from an injury or heal after surgery, follow those instructions. One example is to quit smoking. Often a doctor will re...
See Full GuideSpecific permanent and total disability This type of permanent and total disability is when an individual suffers a very specific disability. The list of specific disabilities includes loss of both h...
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