Questions answered by Steven A. Sigmond

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Is the dog owner legally required to restrain the dog if it is sniffing a person but the person does not feel comfortable about

Steven's answer | Answered on August 30, 2012

Under the Illinois Animal Control act, the dog owner is responsible for any injuries caused by the dog. I suspect that the central issue in this...

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Is it against the law for my boss to call my doctors office and try to get my light duty status changed?

Steven's answer | Answered on August 29, 2012

Is it illegal? It's probably a HIPPA violation, but that is besides the point. The point here is that you have a valuable workers comp case, and...

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Do I have to sign a release of my medical records when i hurt on the job? Seems to me this can only hurt a person never help?

Steven's answer | Answered on August 28, 2012

What should you do? Hire an attorney, fast. The insurance company has ALREADY DECIDED THAT THEY DON'T WANT TO PAY YOU. All that you are doing...

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What is the wait period for a workcomp. settlement case in Illinois?

Steven's answer | Answered on August 28, 2012

It sounds like you have a good case. DO NOT TRY TO SETTLE THIS CASE WITHOUT AN ATTORNEY. In Illinois, attorney fees on workers comp settlements...

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Should I get a lawyer now?

Steven's answer | Answered on August 21, 2012

YES! You need an experienced workers comp attorney on your side. You still have time to file a formal application for benefits at the Illinois...

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I was hit from behind from someone speeding and on the phone. but i have no insurance nor license...what do i do

Steven's answer | Answered on August 16, 2012

Relax, you're not going to go to jail. Generally speaking, if you are not ticketed at the scene of the accident and nobody was injured, then it is...

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I hurt myself while i was a Elevator Contructor in Dec. 2009. My workers comp was denied. I told my doctor and my laywer that i

Steven's answer | Answered on August 13, 2012

The credibility of the injured party is always important. It is difficult to want to believe a person about things like pain and disability once...

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I almost cut off my pinky finger and ring finger at work will i get a settlement for this

Steven's answer | Answered on August 12, 2012

The first thing that comes to mind: You'll never get a settlement if you don't file a case. The second thing: Nobody gets a settlement for what...

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I was hurt at work and the day i was scheduled to go back the job called me and fired me. what can I do?

Steven's answer | Answered on August 09, 2012

Yes, there is something that you can do. You can file a workers comp case. Workers comp provides for injured workers to have their medical...

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What kind of legal action can I take for a work related injury?

Steven's answer | Answered on August 09, 2012

You can file a workers comp case. That is your best and only good option. You will not be able to sue your employer for negligence; workers comp...

Steven A. Sigmond's Answers (973)

Is the dog owner legally required to restrain the dog if it is sniffing a person but the person does not feel comfortable about

Is it against the law for my boss to call my doctors office and try to get my light duty status changed?

Do I have to sign a release of my medical records when i hurt on the job? Seems to me this can only hurt a person never help?

What is the wait period for a workcomp. settlement case in Illinois?

Should I get a lawyer now?

I was hit from behind from someone speeding and on the phone. but i have no insurance nor license...what do i do

I hurt myself while i was a Elevator Contructor in Dec. 2009. My workers comp was denied. I told my doctor and my laywer that i

I almost cut off my pinky finger and ring finger at work will i get a settlement for this

I was hurt at work and the day i was scheduled to go back the job called me and fired me. what can I do?

What kind of legal action can I take for a work related injury?