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Over the past two years at this job, I didn’t take any paid vacation, wasn’t given paid sick leave when I was ill or injured, and was only paid my regular hourly rate for overtime. Additionally, I had to make deliveries with the truck when others were unavailable, and I couldn’t use my... View More 
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answered on Aug 31, 2024
You have legal rights regarding unpaid vacation, sick leave, overtime pay, and unsafe working conditions. Federal and state labor laws protect your right to receive overtime pay for any hours worked over 40 in a week. If you were not paid properly for those extra hours, you may be entitled to back... View More
first claim was closed when i was told by my attorney after telling him I was diagnosed cancer it would be left open ....i am seriously so upset that i was told i have no case even w the getting stage4b lung cancer all the sudden 6 -12 months before may 2022 scan and had breakout at work sept... View More
answered on Mar 1, 2024
You also posted this question in Avvo. Unfortunately, neither posting contains the information necessary to provide a definitive answer to your question. You do not tell us about your Worker's Compensation claim other than you had one and you are represented by an attorney. You do not tell... View More
on getting my child back what can i do in order to get this fraud behavior to stop
answered on Oct 1, 2023
Do you have a court order between you and the other parent that gives you custody or parenting time? Who is this person whose household she has joined? How old is this child? Have you filed a police report? There are a lot of issues here.
I hurt my wrist at work on july 23rd ive been doing everything they have asked going to the caterpillar drs. They finally sent me for an mri last week and today i had an appointment at osf orthopedic and the dr there said i have tendonitis and is referring me to rehab with a follow up in 6 weeks. I... View More
answered on Sep 7, 2023
Yes, you should contact an attorney ASAP to protect your rights. If you're being railroaded, there's no better way to derail the train than to have a good attorney behind you.
I, 33 year old female, was recently diagnosed with lower lumbar facet arthrosis. I was told by my chiropractor that this typically isn't seen in patients my age, this is something that occurs in older patients. I have been working at a factory for over 12 years and believe this diagnosis was... View More
answered on Aug 16, 2023
First of all, when you are injured at work, you can never sue your employer. Your sole remedy is to file a claim with the Illinois Worker's Compensation Commission. To succeed in a Worker's Compensation claim, it is essential that you provide a sound causation opinion from a credible... View More
I had a coworker who threw several boxes product (card sleeves) at me . Three hit my head and the rest hit my body. Anyways my manager told me he had a zero tolerance to that type of stuff and the co worker constantly outrages in the work environment. Yet he still working here so I just want to... View More
answered on Feb 28, 2023
Projectile objects being thrown at your head create an unsafe work environment and also have the potential to cause serious blindness and bodily injury. Report the incident to your manager. If your manager fails to correct the conduct, then report the matter to Human Resources.
When I pulled the pan out it was full of grease and fried my whole hand and half of my arm the did not report this to the police or anything can anything be done?
answered on Feb 8, 2023
You should contact a lawyer about filing a workers' compensation claim right away. This is not a situation that would normally be reported to the police.
I'm waiting to receive money from a Workman's Compensation Settlement. If I were to pass away before I actually receive the money, does my spouse still get it?
answered on Jul 5, 2022
It depends upon what you mean by "being processed." If you have entered into a settlement agreement and that settlement agreement was approved by an arbitrator or a Commissioner, it must be paid within 30 days and is usually paid in 10 days or less. If you should die before you received... View More
Pins are currently out hand swollen
answered on Jun 15, 2022
I don't know what question you're asking. If you are asking whether it is "worth" hiring an attorney, the answer is always yes in Illinois Worker's Compensation claims. You hire the attorney on a contingent fee basis which means that you pay nothing until the claim is... View More
I was not working or being paid by company A(or B) while at company B. I was injured at company B while performing an action at the behest of an employee at company B. Company A and B are affiliated.
answered on May 12, 2022
You posted this under Illinois Worker's Compensation law but you clearly state that you are not an employee of either company A nor company B. The Illinois Worker's Compensation act only applies to injuries that are sustained in the course and scope of one's employment. And injury... View More
anything. They were both Personal injury and employment law firms. What can I do to get what I deserve.
In my opionion I feel like my left arm recently had to have surgery because i over compensated it from having two surgeries on my right. I have talked to my lawyer & he keeps saying to have my doctor write it down. My surgeon only could say that it can be from over use and compensation but he... View More
answered on Apr 28, 2022
A Worker's Compensation claim is not a lawsuit. You need to have a conversation with your attorney about what relief you are seeking. In other words, are you seeking compensation for a "specific injury" (here, your shoulder); are you seeking compensation for loss of trade (the... View More
After hurting my hand and having carpal tunnel surgery I was in the enterance of the store were I dont really know what happen next I was on the floor with my head bleeding all I was doing was helping a customer get out the door, the door did not open and is still broken to this day. Was taken to... View More
answered on Apr 27, 2022
I am not addressing the friction with your supervisor. If you wish to address that, you should speak with someone who concentrates on employment law.
I am addressing your work injuries. You do not tell us how you injured your hand. From your description, I will assume that it was a single... View More
The form was signed but no provider added and the company just changes the name to get information for the claim or for investigation of the claim- example, records for prior injuries that are not under the claim but for that same body part. So providers that the worker’s compensation is not... View More
answered on Mar 9, 2022
If you sign a check without entering a payee or an amount, can it be cashed?
The answer to both questions is yes.
Moreover, if a WC carrier pays for medical care, they have a statutory RIGHT to access the records. They do not need your permission unless they refuse to pay. If... View More
They only pay me 60 something percent of my pay because of covid. We dont have lright duty which pay 80%. So it took them 3 weeks to see the broken bone in the mri. I'm missing lots of double right now at work. And the money I get barely pays any Bill's. How do I calculate pain and... View More
answered on Feb 14, 2022
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 AND when it is time to settle, an attorney can add value to your case IN EXCESS of... View More
I am a healthcare worker in Illinois and tested Covid +. 2 other coworkers also tested positive (one had a Covid + child at home). I had no previous close contacts. I was off work 5 days (Friday-Tuesday ). My boss says I have to use PTO for the Friday, Monday, Tuesday I was off. Could this be... View More
answered on Jan 18, 2022
Yes, you may very well have a Workers' Compensation claim. Unfortunately, there is no weekly payment for temporary total disability for the first three working days until you are disabled 14 calendar days. If you have lingering symptoms or "covid long haul" then you may have a... View More
My brother is hospitalized after having a stroke, he not able to communicate well but for hospital aid and benefits we need to access thinks like bank statements and pay stubs. They haven’t been given to us at the bank or his job. Is there some legal paper we can get to be able to access that on... View More
answered on Jan 17, 2022
If he hasn't appointed anyone to hold his power of attorney for health care, you'll need to make an appointment with a lawyer to file papers in court to create a guardianship for a disabled adult. From what you describe, this should be done as quickly as possible.
I’m 26 with two surgeries in one year from a job injury that led to termination. I still have chronic pain after having both surgeries in a year. It’s been 3 years that my case has been ongoing and I’ve reached MMI. I have been having major neck pain on the opposite shoulder & I don’t... View More
answered on Dec 8, 2021
There is no excuse for no contact in 4 months and there is rarely a need to speak specifically with your attorney. There is no reason why someone cannot get a question answered for you, MOST of the time. If your attorney is doing his job, he should be apprising you of options. No attorney can do... View More
Was fired because I was unable to go into work, I kept calling my supervisor to say I wasn’t coming in but he would just ignore my call.
Also how often should you meet or speak with your lawyer I can rarely get in contact with him. Out of the 3 years I believe we only spoke 6 times and... View More
answered on Dec 6, 2021
Your employer has NO obligation to hold your job (beyond the 12 weeks under FMLA, IF APPLICABLE) while you are off on a work injury. Some clients call frequently and some do not call at all. Staff can answer most questions and it is reasonable for answers from your attorney to be relayed by... View More
I am part of a labor union in Illinois. Since COVID, we have lost many co-workers and applicants to higher-paying non-union jobs in our field. Our contract is not up until January, but if it keeps going this way, we will have no labor force left by then because we cannot stay competitive pay-wise.... View More
answered on Oct 12, 2021
This is a contract law question. Workers' Compensation is an area of law that deals with work-related injuries. Whenever BOTH parties to a contract WANT to make a changes (irrespective of reason), they certainly may.
The Union's response should be "Your hands are NOT tied... View More
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