You need a lawyer Familiar with the Workers' Compensation Act. If you are in the employee parking lot, owned or controlled by your employer you...

I was injured on the job in July 2013. The company doctor diagnosed me for a knee sprain and said I could return to work.

You need an experienced workers' compensation lawyer. Generally the treating physicians opinions regarding causation and necessary treatment out...

The child support lien is satisfied from the proceeds of the personal injury claim but the attorneys for the State of Illinois generally will not...

Is it ethical for self-insured company to request petitioner to pay for surgery through his/her group health insurance?

No, this is not the norm. Is the employer truly Self insured or just uninsured? Self insurance for workers' compensation in Illinois is difficult...

I fell at a casino on the ice broke my wrist

I cannot comment on Wisconsin law as I do not practice there, however, generally with an insurance company if you do not get a response try...

Unfortunately your question is one that I have to answer too frequently of late. While it may seem to you that this is just taking too long it is...

My car was hit and the insurance company didn't give enough for me to get a vehicle in the same condition. What can I do?

Unfortunately there is nothing that can really be done. The insurance company paid you fair market value and is released from any further...

What do I when my attorney has derailed my case due to health problems?

That is a really disturbing position to be in. You are correct to go to the Bar Association. I strongly suggest you try and do something before the...

Can a lawyer take 20% of a work men's compensation settlement? Finally approved for past payments.

Yes the lawyer is entitled to the 20% fee you contracted to pay to him when you hired him because it was only through his efforts that you...

How many times do I have to see a vocational rehabilitation counselor before I receive my settlement?

My first question would be , do you have a lawyer? You absolutely need one. Illinois law provides that when you are placed in vocational...