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L was offered a settlement offer for a workmans comp injury, the attorney for the insurance comp. sent the offer to my attorney and l accepted the amount,then they sent the settlememt contract & a release & resignation form for me to sign, they want me to sign it before the settlement is... View More 
answered on Jan 31, 2013
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
answered on Jan 31, 2013
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
answered on Nov 6, 2012
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
answered on Aug 22, 2012
Some companies are self-insured and may become bankrupt. Also, some companies are insured by a work comp insurance company. Normally speaking, there are some protections like the Illinois Guaranty Fund which can step in if insurance and employer are not solvent. You should contact an Illinois work... View More
There was another forklift turning at the intersection, so the employee waited for the truck to clear and he started walking. He did not see the other truck speeding through the intersection and he monentarly looked in the opposite direction several feet into the intersection. The lift truck slid... View More
answered on Jul 17, 2012
I am not quite sure if you are speaking of only employees who have injured each other. In Illinois if you are an employee and are injured by a non-employee (here maybe another truck driving through an intersection-not clear) then you could possibly have a work comp case against your employer if you... View More
answered on Jul 17, 2012
That is an interesting question. Adjusters can be from several different states and still negotiate a file. They are not like lawyers who must be licensed in the state they practice. A good place to look for information on workers' compensation cases that arise from IL is the IWCC website. Or... View More
I am still waiting to recieve my insurance card? they have yet to pay back all the scripts I have paid out, I can't believe this is still going on
answered on Jul 17, 2012
In some instances an employer can file an appeal or hearing based on a change in circumstances in your treatment even though you may have been awarded lifetime benefits. Also, appeals can be very lengthy and last years. It is difficult to tell from your post. I would look at the IWCC website and... View More
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answered on Jul 18, 2011
As far as I know, that number applies to the number of dependents as disability levels are based on percentages as opposed to an indication based ona numeric value.
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answered on May 19, 2011
The amount paid is partially due to a diability rating as well as your prior earnings history.
answered on Feb 2, 2011
Once the case is presented to the arbitrator and the proofs are submitted for consideration, the arbitrator's decision should be submitted within 30-60 days. The decision of the arbitrator in the Industrial Commission can be appealed.
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