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I’m wanting to seek a lawyer because my leg was broken by a faulty robotic train which hit my train and jackknifed into my leg crushing it and causing multiple breaks and a compound fracture which I was also sent to the hospital in a cab and i work at John Deere as well
answered on Jun 3, 2018
I am terribly sorry to hear this. Yes, you should absolutely talk with a lawyer, and you should do so as soon as possible. Do not make any recorded or written statements until you speak with an experienced attorney. Your injuries are very serious, and you need an attorney to ensure you take the... View More 
answered on Jun 1, 2018
As a practical matter, yes. For example, although I have only one employee I am required to carry workers' compensation insurance for her. Small family farms with a very limited number of employees are the only exception to the requirement of having workers' compensation insurance that... View More
They paid me for the week I was off but didn’t offer me a settlement
answered on May 30, 2018
Without knowing the nature of your injury and the extent of your disability (if any) resulting from the injury, there is no way to answer your question. Also, as a general rule workers' compensation insurers do not voluntarily make offers to settle cases unless an attorney is negotiating for... View More
I am in Illinois, back injuries are on MRI from overseas, No lawyer accepting my case
answered on May 12, 2018
He's aiming to eliminate the risk that you may find a lawyer to take the case who might be able to get you a larger settlement or award. Also, by settling with you he reduces his attorney fees to almost nothing and won't have to pay medical bills. It's called a "nuisance... View More
After 5 months my lawyer says my case is still pending and I've yet to receive and salary compensation. I received a letter that was sent to the at fault persons insurance from my employer stating that they have paid me benefits and a lien will be placed on any settlement..that's fine... View More
answered on May 10, 2018
Five months is longer than it should take for a WC insurer to accept or deny whether a case is compensable, especially a case involving a motor vehicle accident (unless there is a question as to whether the accident arose out and in the course of your employment). The letter sent to the other... View More
workers comp examiner denied my claim simply I have no doctor in USA to state that back injuries are due to nature of work? Employer terminated me when I filed claim with worker compensation. no job no insurance no doctor even to accept self pay patient to prove my case
answered on Apr 27, 2018
If you're still working or able to work you are not eligible for Social Security disability, On the other hand, if your doctor agrees your work is one of the causes of your physical problems, tell your employer about your injury and how and when it occurred, then see a lawyer practicing in the... View More
answered on Apr 16, 2018
Medicaid will Absolutely pay for any needed care through a Medicaid provider. If you had been represented by a competent attorney, initially, You would have recovered much more money or kept the medical open for the rest of your life.
And sending me my checks. But I was just wondering. Once I get cleared from my Dr to return to work without restrictions, am I eligible for a settlement? I was told I'm pretty much guaranteed a settlement once I'm cleared but others have told me I only get a settlement if I can't get... View More
answered on Mar 28, 2018
You are absolutely entitled to money but the insurance company has ABSOLUTELY NO OBLIGATION to OFFER it. It you cannot return to your former work and must accept a lower-paying job, you have a right to force the insurance company to pay you the difference between what you were earning and what you... View More
The attorney added his fee to increase the settlement offer.... On the paper the medical cost were blank.... But said in writing on the paper that medical cost would come to 2,800 and be paid out of the settlement.... Now my question is.. The attorney said that medical cost will come out of my... View More
answered on Mar 27, 2018
There is more wrong than right. Unless you have extensive familiarity with Workers' Compensation (WC), you couldn't possibly know what your case is worth. Isn't that one reason why you hired the attorney - to tell you what the claim is worth. WC claims are NOT valued in dollars.... View More
My FCE was also lowered to moderate duty. Job requirements 100lbs lifting.
I had surgery for the torn Achilles tendon, and when therapy began it was fine at first, then became sporadic, due to the insurance not approving it on time, and being unavailable when I called & left messages, and my calls were never returned. After I got approval to return to work, they... View More
answered on Mar 7, 2018
It sounds like you don't have a lawyer. Seriously, find a lawyer who practices in the field of workers' compensation immediately. He or she will run interference for you with the insurance company and may well be able to get them to approve your therapy. Even if not, he or she will know... View More
answered on Mar 5, 2018
Your attorney will receive the check within 30 days (often 2 weeks) UNLESS you work for the County or CPS or some other entity that requires Board approval. e.g. It can take up to 12 weeks to get checks for employees of Cook County. Ask your attorney.
My wife was injured at work in 2017 and it was a workers comp issue. Over the last 2 months pain (from pinched nerve in neck) came back and cannot work. We are in the process of trying to reopen claim which is why IME is needed.
answered on Feb 27, 2018
You should bring them if you have them. They will NOT keep them. Your wife really NEEDS an attorney to represent her.
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... View More
We had an employee make an awkward movement, but not fall, before a job was to commence at a client site. Kind of caught himself. He hasn't requested time off and doesn't want to file a workers' comp claim at this time. He went to a walk-in clinic after work twice over the past 8... View More
answered on Feb 21, 2018
When in doubt, contact your workers' compensation insurance carrier and follow their advice. They'll have their own form for you to fill out, and if there is any lost time there is a government form they'll direct you to as well. Just a footnote: keep notes of the date, time and the... View More
answered on Feb 15, 2018
The Illinois workers' comp is also no fault. Broadly speaking, it means an employer cannot use an employee's negligence or carelessness as a defense to a workers' compensation case. There are rare exceptions, such as an employee who gets injured as the aggressor in a fight with... View More
Now my dominant hand which is the right one is giving me problems can I file a claim through work comp for this hand too
answered on Feb 13, 2018
That depends. If the injury to your right hand is a distinctly new injury arising out of and in the course of your employment, yes. If the injury to your right hand is a direct result of the injury to your left hand (such as your right hand becoming strained from overuse because of limitations to... View More
I'm still being treated by a doctor. I have 2 herniated discs in my lower back, with bad sciatica, and I may need surgery.
answered on Feb 12, 2018
The fact that the insurance company tells you they've closed your file is meaningless. That message is used at times in the hope an injured party will think it affects the actual claim. It doesn't -- if they closed your file they can reopen it just as easily.
If you're still... View More
answered on Feb 7, 2018
Your question belies a misunderstanding of the process. What is the penalty for driving 80 mph in a 50 mph zone WHEN YOU KNOW IT IS NOT PATROLLED. Your not having an attorney creates the same situation. There is nobody to force the insurance company to pay. Hire an experienced Workers'... View More
My attorney, myself, and employers attorney signed settlement contract. Although I signed November 21, 2017 it was then sent to employer attorney who sat on it until December 26, 2017. The case was dismissed November 13, 2017 so my attorney filed to reinstate it just to be on the safe side. A new... View More
answered on Feb 1, 2018
You need to understand the strategy. Your attorney could have simply had the contracts approved in January. It was prudent to file the Motion to Reinstate because that MUST be done within 60 days to resurrect the case. The fact that he filed the Motion to Reinstate, DOES NOT PREVENT HIM FROM... View More
We hired security for New Years and he began to use excessive force on an intoxicated guest who was not even fighting back and he pushed him into a wall. As he was pushing him in the guest went to shield his face and broke his nose. He is an officer who has many complaints again him including using... View More
answered on Feb 1, 2018
To those of us who are unfamiliar with the facts, your frequent use of the words "he" and "his" without clarifying who is being referred to each time makes this a confusing question. It's hard to tell if each use of the words refers to the guard or to the guest. I'm... View More
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