When Should I Settle My Workers’ Compensation Case in Illinois?
FAQ,Work Injury,Workers' Compensation -
September 10, 2015
When Should I Settle My Workers’ Comp Case in Illinois? When your medical condition resulting from a work injury has reached a state of permanency, it is time to begin thinking about settling your claim. Permanency means that your doctor has concluded that you have reached what is called, Maximum Medical Improvement (MMI). When…
What are the Changes to the "Two Doctor Rule" Under the Workers’ Compensation Act in Illinois?
FAQ,Work Injury,Workers' Compensation -
September 10, 2015
Changes to the “Two Doctor Rule” under the Illinois Workers Compensation Act Under the “Two Doctor Rule,” if an employer sets up a “Preferred Provider Program,” then the injured worker only has one choice of doctor and the chain of referrals that we spoke about yesterday will stem from this initial doctor. A “Preferred Provider…
Does My Treating Doctor or Hospital have any Obligations?
FAQ,Medical Malpractice -
September 9, 2015
Question: Does my treating doctor or hospital have any obligations?
Settlement Value of My Workers’ Compensation Case
Catastrophic Injury,FAQ,Work Injury,Workers' Compensation -
September 9, 2015
Question: What’s the settlement value of my workers compensation case based on?
Basic Workers’ Compensation Rights
FAQ,Work Injury,Workers' Compensation -
September 9, 2015
Question: What are my three basic rights under the Illinois Workers Compensation Act?
An American-Made Cigarette Lighter Caught Fire in My Hand
Defective Products,FAQ,Personal Injury -
August 31, 2015
Question: On the 31.05.01 I had a serious accident involving a cigarette lighter from an American manufacturer. After following careful refuelling instructions, the whole lighter burst into flames, severely catching my left hand on fire in the process. The injuries I received to my left hand were that severe that it required emergency medical attention…
My Brother Died When Served More Alcohol
FAQ,Personal Injury,Wrongful Death -
August 31, 2015
Question: My brother was drinking and got drunk at his motel. Left there drunk and went to a bar where they served him for a few more hours, knowing he was already drunk. My brother left there, wrecked his car and was killed. I’m mad at the bar owners that would keep serving him,…
Why 75% of Nursing Home Residents Fall: Unacceptable
FAQ,Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect,Personal Injury,Slip and Fall -
August 31, 2015
Question: I recently noticed several areas of bruising on my mother’s legs and arms, some new and some healing, and was told she has had several falls. Should I be concerned?
Understanding Psychotropic Medication and Informed Consent: Families DO Have a Say!
FAQ,Medical Malpractice,Personal Injury -
August 31, 2015
Question: My father has been receiving antidepressant medicine without my knowledge. I told them to stop it immediately because he’s been in such a fog, and the nurse said she would have to check with his physician. I’m my father’s power of attorney. Don’t I have a say in this? Answer: If your father is…