Charles Joseph Michael Candiano

Charles Joseph Michael Candiano's Answers (8776)

Chicago, IL

Workers compensation Lawyer at Chicago, IL

Practice Areas: Workers Compensation, Car Accidents ... +2 more

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My employer knowingly falsified my workman's compensation claim. Can I sue the company?

Charles's answer | Answered on February 28, 2011

You almost certainly cannot sue your employer. It doesn't matter whether you slipped on ice or in snow. If you were injured, you should file an...

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Someone was driving my car which was uninsured & got in a car accident.The other drivers ins. is now suing me,do I have to pay?

Charles's answer | Answered on February 26, 2011

Though more details are necessary to be certain, you probably are jointly and severally liable along with the individual who was driving your car. ...

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Upon having a liver biopsy i was advised not to do any heavy lifting however my supervisor at work forced me to

Charles's answer | Answered on February 26, 2011

You need to identify what is causing your "stomach pain." You can't have a valid Workers' Compensation claim without an injury. If you do have an...

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Is it legal for an employer to say anything negative when called about a job reference?

Charles's answer | Answered on February 19, 2011

It is also important to remember that the "damages" in any defamation action are measured by the money which you can prove you lost as a direct...

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I received two surgeries last year. The day I was released to return to my full duties I was laid off. I have been collecting

Charles's answer | Answered on February 18, 2011

Probably not. Your best advice would have been to hire a WC attorney as soon as you were injured. You should certainly contact one before...

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Can i collect unemployment benefits if i file a workers compensation suit?

Charles's answer | Answered on February 16, 2011

Only if you are NOT collecting the total temporary disability (TTD) benefits to which you are entitled under Illinois Law. In most cases, your TTD...

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