All questions should be directed to your attorney. If you are not fully satisfied with your current representation, consider hiring new counsel, as it may be a very long road ahead.

You need to talk to a lawyer yesterday. In some states they can't send someone if they are paying. If they aren't paying not sure what their involvement is. Talk to a member of the Illinois Trial Lawyers Assn in your area who handles workers comp--they give free consultations.

You should hire an attorney immediately. This is unfortunately a very common occurrence when claimants are not represented by counsel, the insurance company attempts to take advantage of you. It is certainly in your best interest to have an attorney represent you in these situations, as there are... View More

The answer as to how long the insurance company has to officially approve or deny your claim is that it depends. If the claim was not filed properly, they can wait until after the statute of limitations has run to deny your claim. It is not necessarily a good sign that they have been paying for... View More

Do you have any attorney representing you in this case? If you do not, you absolutely should. A knowledgeable attorney will be able to answer all of your questions, as they are fact specific and highly technical. It will save you time, stress, and money in the long run.

You are referring to TTD or temporary total disability payments while your husband is temporarily impaired from performing his tasks due to his employment related injury. Under Illinois law, TTD provides for two-thirds of the employees average weekly wage when a physician deems him or her unable to... View More

I would recommend that you as the employer comply with the doctor's restrictions even though the employee believes he or she is able to do more. If that's the case, the employee should be returning for a follow up visit with the doctor who may or may not then release the employee to full... View More

I am very sorry. There may be a number of potential people to sue.You want to contact a member of the Illinois Assn for Justice who handles explosions and product liablity. They give free consultations. If you need help finding one let me know.

Generally you can't sue the employer if... View More

You should look the terms of your settlement contract. This will likely address who is responsible for past and future medical bills. If you were represented by a lawyer in the case, you may want to ask him or her about what can be done with the bill. Good luck.

Unfortunately, insurance companies can terminate temporary total disability (TTD) payments when they have information that you are no longer temporarily disabled or your employer is able to accommodate restrictions placed on you by your physicians.

In some situations, insurance companies... View More

The answer to your question will have a lot to do with the control which your employer had over the situation. For example, did your employer require you to park in a specific area? Even if your case is not compensable under workers compensation law, you can likely pursue a claim against your... View More

Yes - if he was exposed to diesel exhaust at work he may very well have a case. Diesel Exhaust is now considered a carcinogen by the World Health Organization. He would need to bring his action under the Federal Employers Liability Act. If he rode on locomotives, the Locomotive Inspection Act... View More

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answered on Mar 31, 2016

Worker's compensation is a specialized field. Most worker's compensation attorneys will provide you with a free consultation to discuss your rights and remedies. Worker's compensation has its own rules, regulations, and procedures that are quite different than the typical personal... View More

If they miss the trial they can, I would think, be defaulted and judgment entered against them. Did they have excuses for missing the trial dates.

If you have an IL claim you should contact and IL attorney right away as this is too complicated to be answered in one posting. This is taken from the IWCC website:http://www.iwcc.il.gov/insurance.htm

"What happens if an insurer goes bankrupt?

If an insurance company or a group... View More

This is a complicated question. If you are asking in IL how much you will be considered disabled under the law there are many factors. A seasoned attorney will review all your medical records, educational background, job, age and numerous other factors to try to negotiate a fair settlement for you... View More

It is extremely difficult to give you a straight answer because a lawyer needs to review all your medical records, bills, wage, doctors at issue, whether your employer sent you to a fair "IME" which is really a Section 12 DEFENSE doctor exam in Illinois.

It depends on whether you can prove the case or not but surgery is not necessary by itself to have a settlement. You never have to get ANY treatment you do not want to get. It is important to note that if you settle your case you usually close out your right to future medical though unless medical... View More

Each case is different but I normally counsel clients not to sign any other release when handling comp case. However, you may be getting additional consideration for resigning I don't know. Only you and your attorney know the facts of your case and the reasoning for same. You should have a... View More

Do you mean should you continue to work? You can check on your employer's insurance status on the IWCC page on insurance at http://www.iwcc.il.gov/insurance.htm. This can answer many questions you have. If you are injured you may still proceed with a case. Whether you want to stay is up to... View More