Trucking Company Tries To Trick Employees Out Of Illinois Work Comp Rights
Illinois Workers Compensation Law Blog
by Mike Helfand
23h ago
We have helped thousands of truck drivers pursue Illinois workers’ compensation benefits. For those clients, if they don’t hire an attorney who delivers great customer service, they are going to have a hard time. I say that because quite often they live of state so they can’t just pop into the office. They also are on the road working a lot so they need an attorney who’s available when they are. Truck drivers bring Illinois workers comp cases when they are injured in Illinois or their home terminal is here and that’s where they went to get hired. They also of course can bring a case in Illinoi ..read more
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Don’t Treat With The Company Doctor Only
Illinois Workers Compensation Law Blog
by Mike Helfand
6d ago
Nothing sets me off more than insurance companies and employers blatantly lying to injured workers about their rights. I heard a terrible lie a worker was told lately. It’s honestly one of the worst ones I’ve ever been told. This worker tore their rotator cuff and has been treating with the company doctor only. He wanted to see his own orthopedic doctor, but the workers comp coordinator at his company told him, “That’s a really bad idea. It will delay things and the insurance company won’t pay for it anyway.” What really happened is that the company doctor has been delaying things. He made the ..read more
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The Dumbest Thing I’ve Heard An Illinois Work Comp Attorney Do In A While
Illinois Workers Compensation Law Blog
by Mike Helfand
1w ago
I just don’t get some lawyers. It’s usually the older ones who do the dumbest things, and that is exactly what happened to a recent caller to my office. She had a major injury which requires back surgery. She hired a lawyer who has over 40 years of experience and a reputation as a crotchety asshole. I get the sense he doesn’t like being a lawyer anymore so sadly it appears that he takes out his frustrations on his clients. Her benefits got cut off after an independent medical exam (IME) said she the surgery she needs isn’t related to her job. She had a question about that and what she should d ..read more
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Chicago Worker Screwed Over By Lawyer And Doctor
Illinois Workers Compensation Law Blog
by Mike Helfand
2w ago
We are willing to offer people second opinions on their case. Quite often the attorneys are doing the right thing, but just not explaining things very well. Other times we see that a lawyer is being really lazy or just doesn’t know what they are doing. Or worse, they are just assholes or provide no customer service. In some of those cases, we discuss taking over. Sometimes it’s too late to do that such as when there is a significant settlement offer. And sometimes we can help get a better lawyer on the case and turn things around. The biggest mistake you can make is waiting too long when you k ..read more
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Shoulder Injuries And Illinois Workers Comp
Illinois Workers Compensation Law Blog
by Mike Helfand
2w ago
We help injured workers in Illinois every day. Shoulder injuries are unfortunately quite common, and we help make sure workers get the right attorney for their case along with the medical care they need and a settlement when they are all better. We have been doing this for over 20 years and would be thrilled to help you. Causes of Shoulder Injuries The workers we help get hurt in a variety of ways. Here are some of the most common: Overexertion/Heavy Lifting – Workers who lift, push or pull heavy items on a consistent basis, are susceptible to shoulder injuries. Sometimes workers don’t use the ..read more
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How Long After A Work Injury Can They Drug Test You?
Illinois Workers Compensation Law Blog
by Mike Helfand
3w ago
Illinois and many other states have legalized marijuana and also don’t aggressively go after most recreational drug users. While this is a big change in how we all grew up, it hasn’t changed Illinois workers compensation or labor laws. Under Illinois law, unless you are in a union, your employer essentially can drug test you whenever they want. It typically doesn’t happen a lot except in industries like the medical field where you may have access to drugs and lives are on the line. It does happen a lot after a work related injury. The reason you might find yourself drug tested after a work inj ..read more
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30 Illinois Workers Comp Questions and Answers
Illinois Workers Compensation Law Blog
by Mike Helfand
3w ago
We get so many great inquiries. I usually write a long blog post about questions, but thought I’d try something different and give a lot of information with short answers. Here are 30 great inquiries we’ve received. How long after a work comp settlement until I get paid? It’s typically within 30 days of the approved settlement contract being sent to the adjuster. How do you tell your doctor you aren’t ready to go back to work? Honestly, you just have to schedule an appointment and discuss your concerns. How long does it take for work comp to approve surgery? It varies per case, but should hap ..read more
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When Does Workers Comp Stop Paying?
Illinois Workers Compensation Law Blog
by Mike Helfand
1M ago
As an attorney we can make a mistake and forget that most injured workers are dealing with the workers comp system for the first time. So things that we know and take for granted as basic might not be so. That’s our fault, not yours. An example is that I will usually explain to a caller when workers comp benefits should kick and you’ll start receiving pay. But a recent caller flipped the script on me and asked when workers comp will stop paying. Illinois is a great state for injured workers. Some states have time limits on how long you can receive work comp benefits. That’s not the case here ..read more
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I Keep Hearing Bad Things About A Well Regarded Chicago Workers Comp Attorney
Illinois Workers Compensation Law Blog
by Mike Helfand
1M ago
Like any other industry, a lot has changed with Illinois workers compensation law since I first became an attorney in 1997. Back then the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission was called the Illinois Industrial Commission. Many of the Arbitrators were old timers who had been there forever and couldn’t lose their jobs. This includes one that was known for falling asleep during hearings and another who was a known drunk. I lost my first trial as a very young lawyer even though evidence was on my side because the defense attorney and the old Arbitrator were very clearly great friends. The fix ..read more
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FCCI And Florida Workers Compensation Lawyers
Illinois Workers Compensation Law Blog
by Mike Helfand
1M ago
If you would like to speak with an experienced workers compensation lawyer for free, call us any time at 888-705-1766. We have a great partner firm in Florida that includes a family member of a well respected Illinois firm. They exclusively handle work injury cases which is a bit rare in Florida. We were discussing cases and the FCCI insurance company came up. FCCI handles a lot of claims here and a ton in Florida. Here is some important information to know about FCCI cases that they shared with me. FCCI is very aggressive in defending cases to try to either cut off your benefits, reduce your ..read more
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