Can I have opposing council's ime perform a procedure on me in an Illinois workers compensation claim?
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Answered on April 10, 2024
I agree with my colleagues. You don’t want their expert, hired to oppose your claim, to be your treating doctor! I agree with them that it’s time...
Do I have to reschedule my MRI because WC wants it sooner and at a place they picked?
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Answered on April 10, 2024
They are not going to tie you up and drag you to the MRI examination.
You might want to ask the doctor for an anti-anxiety medication before the...
Does a non-attorney representative have to file a notice of appearance to be able to appear for hearings in WCAB?
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Answered on April 10, 2024
i don’t use non-attorney reps either. I suspect it is your employer who has to file but it would hurt anything for you to file in addition. It...
Can i sue?
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Answered on April 10, 2024
Who is it you want to sue and for what?
The two robbers? That’s not going to go anywhere even if they were caught.
The manufacturer? Do they...
Long term disability after exhausting TTD?
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Answered on April 10, 2024
This is a fairly complicated analysis depending on tax considerations, the status of the WC claim when you get either LTD or SDI,etc. We don’t...
Can I receive some kind of disability on a job headfirst longterm & continue to worku 2nd job of 12yrs .
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Answered on April 10, 2024
I agree with Mr. Meline. It is difficult to understand the issues or the question from your post. Maybe a phone call to a top rated WC lawyer...
My WC case was settled in 2015 w/ a small financial settlement & future medical. Will a WC lawyer take my case now ?
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Answered on April 10, 2024
I agree with my colleagues.
But if this case was settled 9 years ago, there should be no need for an AME. I would tell you to appear and...
Can an employer deny workers compensation ?
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Answered on April 07, 2024
It’s a week later. If his elbow is o.k., then forget about it. If it still hurts, then use your own insurance to see a doctor and go to the...
I’m pro per given all my evidence/witnessses I have to verify my case can I put a motion for judgment to go in my favor ?
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Answered on April 07, 2024
Your question landed in the workers’ compensation section of AVVO. WC is for on the job injuries. Your question does not appear to be about an on...
Why would a WC lawyer advise to take unemployment instead of worker comp? I had to pay back unemployment
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Answered on April 07, 2024
Since it was your lawyer’s advice, why not ask him why he gave that advice? We don’t know what he was thinking.
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