I agree with esteemed counselor Hoffman. As an added caveat, there is always the option for a motorist to contact the responding agency, and...

Should i get a lawyer and what kind of settlement i should be looking for?

Absolutely get an attorney. Your future and settlement amount should not be risked without counsel.

Wondering what to do about this to prevent from happening to others and if I have a case that I should file

There are personal injury, products liability implications here. The damages and disfigurement could be significant. Taking photographs and seeking...

If your workers’ compensation insurer paid for medical and temporary partial or temporary total disability benefits (or all of the above) then you...

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...