Video,Work Injury - December 20, 2017

What occurs is that they will try to speak to the doctor when your not there, they will try to get the doctor to agree to things that is not in your best interest. And so, things will happen outside your presence and it could drive a wedge between you and your doctor. They really…

Video,Work Injury - December 20, 2017

It is our recommendation that you should not sign any papers that an insurance company gives you without consulting an attorney. After you are hurt at work, the insurance company will supply you with a release so that they can speak to any doctor you’ve ever seen – from birth until now – any hospital,…

Video,Work Injury - December 20, 2017

The law in Illinois is a 45 day reporting period. You have to report within 45 days. However, many employers – if you don’t report it that day or by the next day – they often will challenge whether or not it occurred at work. In many cases, even if you report it on the…

Video,Work Injury - December 19, 2017

If you are hurt on the job, your employer may owe you a substantial amount of money. That being disability benefits and your medical bills – 100%. So, they have a right to investigate the injury.

Video,Work Injury - December 19, 2017

It does not have to be in writing. The purpose of reporting an injury is so that your employer can look into it.

Video,Work Injury - December 19, 2017

Yes, you should report it. You should report it to your boss, your foreman, your superintendent, general superintendent, or somebody in management human resources. You should report it.