FAQ,Work Injury,Workers' Compensation - January 6, 2016

Although some industries are more dangerous than others, work-related injuries can happen in any profession. These injuries can involve expensive medical costs, and victims may not be able to return to work. If you were injured on the job, then a Chicago workers comp lawyer from Horwitz, Horwitz & Associates may be able to help…

Personal Injury,Work Injury,Workers' Compensation - October 28, 2015

Construction sites are rife with potentially fatal hazards. This is one reason why OSHA and other governing bodies are so strict when it comes to enforcing jobsite safety regulations – reducing construction site accidents is of great importance. Unfortunately, many construction zone managers and third-party companies who work onsite overlook workplace safety laws. This often…

FAQ,Work Injury,Workers' Compensation - September 21, 2015

What are the main benefits of workers’ compensation? As outlined in the Workers’ Compensation Handbook, if you qualify for benefits, monetary rewards will become available to you in order to meet the demands of medical costs associated with your injury. You will also receive compensation for lost income. Workers’ compensation may also provide the funds…

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…

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…

Catastrophic Injury,FAQ,Work Injury,Workers' Compensation - September 9, 2015

  Question: What’s the settlement value of my workers compensation case based on?

FAQ,Work Injury,Workers' Compensation - September 9, 2015

  Question: What are my three basic rights under the Illinois Workers Compensation Act?

FAQ,Personal Injury,Work Injury,Workers' Compensation - August 31, 2015

  Question: 07/28/2000 – threw Bad Order Switch that threw me for a loop and had to have c5 and c6 fused and also found severe carpal tunnel in both hands. Feb 2001 – Dr. Durward fused c5 to c6 using a plate and did carpal tunnel release on left hand. May 2001 – did…

Car Accident,FAQ,Personal Injury,Work Injury,Workers' Compensation - August 26, 2015

  Question: I was a passenger in a vehicle that t-boned in a parking lot.  I had to be cut out of the vehicle.  because it happended on county property, workers comp has gotten involved.  The vehicle that we were in was totaled – the insurance company of the individual that hit us told the car…

FAQ,Personal Injury,Work Injury,Workers' Compensation - August 26, 2015

  Question: I am currently receiving workman’s comp. My attorney advised me to check into filing a retaliatory discharge. I am having a very difficult time finding a lawyer for this type of case. I really don’t know where to look. I don’t have money to put down as a retainer, d/t the lack of…