My Boss Said His Workers’ Comp Binder Had Run Out

  Question: I was injured on a jobsite and informed my boss the next day. He asked if I had a broken wrist by the amount of swelling. I said I did not know but was going to the hospital. He did not offer any insurance info. The hospital sent me to a specialist after…

My Husband Suffered a Back Injury While Delivering in a Retail Store

  Question: My husband injured his back while working at a store for his employer who’s business is distribution of consumer goods to retail stores. After seeing an orthopedic surgeon it was determined that he had a herniated disc in his lower back. He also saw the company’s doctor for an IME and he too…

I was Injured on the Job as a Railroad Employee…

  Question: I was injured on the job as a railroad employee. I had massive rotator cuff repair, the doctors have told me I am not going to return to my job. I am drawing railroad retirement disability, my employer terminated mine and my dependents medical insurance, saying that I have to pay $900.00 a…

Repetitive Injury

  Question: I am a railroad employee and I was injured. I have a repetitive stress injury to the wrist and hands. I want to have a simple sugury to correct this problem, yet the doctor I’m seeing keeps giving me different medication, pain relievers, which I don’t want to take. I am also not…

Ongoing Worker’s Comp Case Under the Longshoreman and Harbor Workers’ Act

  Question: I have an ongoing workers comp case that falls under the Federal Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Act that’s going fine, but my question is regarding the company I was working for. I told them of my concerns about the way they had me doing the job.  The project manager said to do it this…

Our Party Food Made Our Guests Sick

  Question: On Saturday the 16 we had an event at our home.  About 100 people participated.  We catered food from a restaurant.  Every thing went great until next morning when we got a call from almost everyone who was at the party that they are all sick. Please advise me on taking a appropriate…

I Settled Too Soon!

  Question: I was walking on the sidewalk and was struck by a vehicle that lost control. My first instinct was to jump when I heard the tires screeching, and by doing this, the vehicle struck my left leg (particularly my ankle) and lifted me up so high that I flew through a nearby barber…

My Workers’ Comp Insurance Won’t Cover the Vehicle I Need

  Question: I have a work comp case. I fell off a house at work and I’m now paralyzed from waist down; T-10 complete paralysis. I left my comp case open and am getting my wages and medical. I thought the work comp insurance was responsible for buying me a van. I turned in a…

5 Common Mistakes to Avoid After Automobile Accidents

As if the trauma of an accident is not enough, many accident victims have to deal with the complex legalities that often come after an automobile accident. Even when negligence seems clear, your actions during the days preceding an accident can have drastic effects. This is why it is important to consult with an Chicago…

Pedestrians and Accidents

  Pedestrian and Vehicle Accidents When people think of a serious car crash, they think of multiple vehicles – perhaps with the driver and passengers suffering injuries on both sides of the collision. However, few people understand how common accidents are between vehicles and pedestrians.