It is possible to file - but the claim may be rejected. That said, if the employer paid any benefits within the last two years prior to filing, an...

I second esteemed counselor Hoffman’s comments. Injured worker’s mileage for medical treatment is not covered under the Illinois Workers’...

Carpal tunnel cases are calculated as a percentage loss of use of a hand. Specifically for carpal tunnel cases, that is typically out of 190 weeks....

If the employer's insurance company appeals all issues that you might win, including TTD, it is not likely you will be paid TTD while the case is...

Is this correct?

1) I Echo esteemed colleagues here and defer to your current attorney; 2) The liens/outstanding medical bills may be negotiated typically to some...

It is worth looking into. Any insurance coverage will be dependent on the language of the policy, however. If the policy is overly specific as to...

I am collecting unemployment. I will soon receive a lump sum WC payment from a case 3 years ago, will I lose unemployment?

I echo the comments of the esteemed counselors above.

Whether that is a fair permanency amount depends largely on what your job duties are; whether you have permanent restrictions as a result of your...

Am I allowed to sue the IME in a worker’s compensation case?

IME doctors are not treating physicians. Very often they view your injuries or medical evidence that through a lens that is swayed towards the...

What can I do

I second esteemed Mr. Hoffman's response to your query.