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

Whether someone earns $599.00 or $599,000.00 has nothing to do with whether they are/were an employee. Control over their work, scheduling, and who owns the tools are all much more important factors.

It simply is not possible for you to have been worked up for a back injury without the doctor noticing you were pregnant. Moreover, how will you credibly explain that you were pregnant for 3-4 months BEFORE you suspected? If you were sexually attacked at work, all cost related to the pregnancy... View More

Respondent has a right to request a Section 12 Examination at any time. Failure to attend will result in termination of benefits. If you are not represented, consult an experienced Workers' Compensation attorney ASAP.

For Illinois Workers' Compensation claims, you will ALWAYS... View More

If you were injured while you were an employee of another company, you may be entitled to Workers' Compensation benefits. Whether the business you own is incorporated or an LLC is irrelevant. Whether you were covered will depend on whether you were an employee or an independant contractor,... View More

If the restrictions are NOT related to a work injury, you have NO obligation beyond any contractual obligation and FMLA, IF it applies.

Even if the employee was injured at work, you have no obligation to hold her job beyond the 12 weeks as provided in the FMLA, PROVIDED that FMLA applies... View More

If you don't hire someone to enforce your rights, anything goes. Hire experienced counsel, NOW. No cost now and a greater return when you settle. Any of us are happy to answer questions without obligation.

This is typical. Things won't change until you hire an experienced attorney. There is no up-front cost and you will get more in the end. Hiring an experienced attorney is a win-win proposition.

As long as you were in the scope and course of your employment when this incident occurred and you were injured, you could petition for workers' compensation. I would urge to contact an attorney who handles workers' compensation cases to help you with this.

Assuming you are represented by an attorney, you should direct all questions to him or her. If you are not represented by an attorney, you need to stop speaking with everyone regarding this matter and hire one immediately. You will not be taken seriously until you do.

All prior WC claims MUST be reported because your employer is due a credit on ALL prior specific injuries to the same body part, except for spine, shoulders, and hips because they are all MAW injuries. That said, Settling a WC claim in Illinois without counsel will cost you, BIG TIME!

To answer the question, definitively, you MUST review the statute or rule. If employees are required to wear hats or hairnets, failure to do that may result in your dismissal, for cause. The ponytail may or may not be relevant. Refer to the statute or rule so that you will know the law.

Since you are represented by an attorney, you should direct all of your questions to him or her. If you are not satisfied with their answers, then consider consulting and hiring another attorney to represent you.

It depends on a number of facts that are not present here. Are you represented by an attorney?

If so, I would recommend asking your attorney. If you are not, I would recommend hiring one immediately, as we work on a contingent basis and will get you far more recovery than will exceed our fees.

This is just another reason why you need an experienced attorney. For Illinois Workers' Compensation claims, you will ALWAYS cheat yourself if your 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... View More

You answer such a question at your peril. Something you say can be used to deny benefits. This is just one more reason to hire an attorney. The value that an experienced attorney can add to your claim will far exceed the fee. You need an experienced Workers' Compensation attorney and you... View More

How about getting a divorce? Also, so what if ahe goes to the da. What do u have to hide? She can always go there, $ or no $. You need a divorce.

You should hire an experienced workers comp attorney immediately, as they will work on a contingent basis and will add far more value than the 20% they will earn as fees.