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Feb 11, 2019 | Ask an Attorney
“I was injured at work in Illinois. My work injury is bothering me again. Work comp insurance says my case is closed. What can I do?” The answer is partly found in the question: What kind of “closed” is your case? It could be one of the... Feb 8, 2019 | Ask an Attorney
“Do I have to talk with the Nurse Case Manager in a workers’ comp claim in Illinois?” 1.) Short answer: No. 2.) Full answer: No. You actually do not have to allow a Nurse Case Manager on your case at all. He or she is basically a spy for the... Feb 6, 2019 | Ask an Attorney
“How does workers’ comp work in Illinois? How do I start a claim?” Report your injury to your employer. Seek medical attention. Within 24 hours of your injury is preferred, and then, immediate care should not count as one of your two (or only one)... Jan 31, 2019 | Ask an Attorney
How long do I have to file workmans’ comp / workers’ comp in Illinois? 1.) The first hurdle for you is reporting the injury to your employer. You have 45 days to report your Illinois work injury to your employer. This means 45 days from when you knew,... Jan 24, 2019 | Ask an Attorney
How does workers’ comp pay or Temporary Total Disability (TTD) pay work in Illinois? Workers’ comp TTD in Illinois should be equal to 2/3 or 66.6 % of your gross average weekly wage (gross meaning before taxes are taken out of your wage.) If you work... Jan 21, 2019 | Ask an Attorney
“I have a work injury / workers’ comp case and I don’t like my attorney. He doesn’t call me back fast enough or reply to texts and emails. Can I switch lawyers / fire my attorney / get a new attorney?” The short answer to this question... Jan 18, 2019 | Ask an Attorney
“I was injured at work. The insurance company is calling me and wants to take a statement about my accident. What should I do?” 1.) First know this: You DO NOT have to give a RECORDED STATEMENT about your injury to the work comp insurance company,... Jan 17, 2019 | Ask an Attorney
“If I file for workers’ comp / hire an attorney, will I get fired?” 1.) Short answer: It is possible that your employer may fire you. 2.) Medium answer: Illinois is an at-will employment state, so in most situations, it is possible that your... Jan 16, 2019 | Ask an Attorney
“Workers’ comp is making me see their doctor. They’re calling it an IME or Independent Medical Exam. Do I have to go?” 1.) Short answer: Yes. 2.) Medium answer: Yes, but they are required by law to give you a mileage check payment with the... Jan 15, 2019 | Ask an Attorney
“My’ workers’ comp TTD check is late. Adjuster won’t call me back. What can I do?” 1.) First, when you say “late,” be sure it is really late. Check the dates of service on the last TTD check received. They are only... 
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