WC injury that resulted in 2 back surgeries. Prostrate and bowel was struck during 2nd surgery leaving me w/ addtl complications

Complications arising from treatment for a work related injury are compensable. Technically, it isn't your employer who is disputing your medical...

What can I get in workers compensation?

Unfortunately, in Illinois you can be terminated even if you are off of work because of a work related injury. It is rare but it is...

What is the maximum award in a arbitration, from an injury case?

There n no set maximum or minimum that an Arbitrator can award. Each award stands on the specific facts of the case. I would suggest that you...

I live in IL, and have recevied an offer for an annuity they refuse to do a lump sum. In trial can or will an arbitor grant lump

Arbitrators award benefits after a trial based the evidence of disability presented. The disability award is expressed in terms of percentages of...

Why does my work comp settlement contract in Illinois ask me if i have any children under 18?

The number of dependents that you have can also effect your permanent partial disability rate entitling you to use a higher PPD figure to calculate...

If a worker's compensation claim is filed, is it considered illegal or fraud to bill health insurance in the mean time?

If the injury is accepted by the wc carrier as compensable, it is always better to get the carrier's prior authorization before surgery. This will...

A nurse has said something to my employer that was said during an exam after a work injury jeopardizing my job

Was the nurse an employee of a medical facility where you received treatment? If so, then your medical information should not be shared with the...

Got hurt 2 times in 1 day at work not my fault, laid off of work before treated for one of the accidents workmans comp or not?

Do you have copies of the accident report? Do you have your medical records indicating that you told the medical personal about a work related...

Be advised that the Respondent may elect to file in the Circuit Court if they disagree with the Industrial Commission review panel. You should...

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We are a agriculture business seasonal work. It is lay off time employee claims he injured his back. Before any lay off.

Document, document, document everything. As I am primarily an employees' attorney, I give great benefit of any doubt in favor of the injured...