YES, as long as his doctor is willing to testify that the excessive heat CONTRIBUTED to the stroke.

ABSOLUTELY. The sole requirements are that you notify the employer within 45 days and file with the Commission within 3 years. Contact an experienced Workers' Compensation attorney ASAP to provide the details and make certain that you can move forward. There is no cost or obligation for... View More

There are no liens in Workers' Compensation but you are entitled to be paid by the estate.

You are mistaken on your facts. It is a legal fiction that "pain and suffering" DO NOT EXIST in Workers' Compensation. The most likely reason that the matter did not proceed to... View More

Your ages have NOTHING to do with anything. The taillight has little to do with liability. If I understand correctly, you were both driving on a 4-lane road (2 lanes in each direction - you state "that is why she got into the left lane"), in the outside lane.

You are probably... View More

Your son should have made a police report and he MUST report the accident to his employer as it MUST be processed through the employer's insurance. Your insurance would reject the claim because you do not have coverage for "business" use of the car. Hopefully, the employer has at... View More

A Bench Warrant will issue for Failure to Appear. Hire a traffic attorney to coordinate recall of the warrant or your surrender. If you are arrested on a Friday afternoon, you will remain in custody through at least Monday.

You just posted this in AVVO. I responded:

There are many red flags here. You don't tear your meniscus by "stepping wrong," it requires a twisting motion. WC benefits do not "end" in Illinois. They can be paid for an indefinite period. It doesn't make any... View More

The simple answer is YES, generally through his or her insurance.

Provided that your son was a "licensed driver," it should be covered to the policy limits. This is an unusual claim.

You absolutely CAN sue them. As long as you advised the Indiana BMV, even without suit, their license will be suspended until they enter into a repayment agreement.

The question cannot be answered because the Illinois Workers' Compensation Act does NOT have ANY benefit provisions.

Moreover, there are no laws that protect vacation time. You MUST read your employee handbook or contract to determine your eligibility.

STOP posting admissions online. Consult a local traffic attorney. You are both responsible for all property damage and personal injury that resulted.

It is VERY unusual for the Commission to take longer than 30 days after Orals. Decisions are only issued by email and easy to miss or to go into junk mail. Call the Commission and ask if a Decision on Review has issued in your matter.

Of course! Your insurance status has nothing to do with it. No attorney necessary.

You can sue anyone but an IME, by definition, does NOT provide medical advice to YOU, nor does he render medical care.

Not unless someone is there to call them on it. This is just another reason why you NEED an experienced attorney.

For Illinois Workers' Compensation claims, you will ALWAYS cheat yourself if you do not hire experienced counsel. You will have someone to guide you through the process... View More

It depends. Work injury from heart attack or stroke is only covered if you have a doctor who is willing to testify that some aspect of the job contributed to the injury. For example, if someone with a bad heart is required to climb a ladder or otherwise exert himself and the exertion causes a... View More

Absolutely nothing is assured to happen unless a Motion is filed with the Commission. 94% to 96% of all cases are settled without trial but your attorney has no control over when or whether an adjuster reviews a file. The answer could come in a month or it could come in a year.

If you have an attorney, ask him. If you do not, get one.

For Illinois Workers' Compensation claims, you will ALWAYS cheat yourself if you do not hire experienced counsel. You will have someone to guide you through the process AND when it is time to settle, an attorney can add value... View More

Your car being parked has nothing to do with it. Your friend is responsible for any damage that occurred when he hit your car, up to the fair market value of the car.