Work Comp and how long does a company have to submit paper work to there insurance company?

In Illinois, the workers' compensation carrier does not have to pay for the first three days of lost time from a work accident. They begin paying...

In Illinois, can an employer terminate an employee on workmans comp because she needs more time off than fmla allows?

Illinois is a "terminable at will state" meaning that the employer can terminate the employee at any time and the employee can quit at any time. ...

Do I need a personal injury attorney if so call me?

In Illinois if you suffer an accidental injury that arises out of and in the course of your employment you are entitled to several benefits, among...

I got injured at work and was on workers comp

As stated you cannot sue your employer in Illinois under the Workers' Compensation Act. Illinois is called a "terminable at will" state. ...

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In answer to your first question regarding notice prior to termination of TTD benefits, I would direct your attention to the rules of practice...

Can i operate my left knee (internal meniscus) with primary ensurance and later cover it at court without losing my rights?

Whether your case is covered under the Workers' Compensation Act will turn on the facts of your accident. In Illinois, generally falls at work...

Should I fire my attorney?

In Illinois you have the right to terminate your employment relationship with your attorney. As others have stated the attorney-client...

Can i use the primary ensurance to get a work surgery and later make a claim to the judge (workers comp) without lost rigts?

This issue comes up rather frequently. In an accepted workers' compensation claim, your employer's workers' compensation carrier would provide...

Have a ongoing W?C claim that I am still treating for in IL. The insurance company asked if I was going to retire soon.

This is a very interesting question. Initially, you clearly have a serious injury, and, has been stated in another answer, you should have an...

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Generally falls at work are compensable. Certain factual questions need to be addressed to make certain that the fall comes within the scope of...