After a crash, you may wonder, “what can I sue for in a car accident lawsuit?” You can sue for medical costs, wage or income loss, property loss, physical pain and suffering, and other general damages in a car accident lawsuit. Your recoverable damages will depend on your case facts and your injury severity. The
After an accident, recipients may wonder, “how much is my social security disability reduced after a workers’ comp settlement?” Depending on the amount of a Workers’ Compensation settlement, a claimant’s social security disability benefits award could be reduced. Additionally, a claimant’s benefits could be reduced even if a Workers’ Compensation settlement was for an unrelated injury.
How often are workers’ compensation claims denied? Too many workers’ compensation claims in Illinois are denied on the first go-around. A good number do get accepted on appeal, especially when workers have professional help navigating the system. Denial can result from even a seemingly small matter, such as when exactly you filed the claim. Common
Insurance companies deny proton therapy in some cases, often claiming that it’s an elective procedure that’s unnecessary or is simply experimental. This decision can significantly impact patients who need this therapy to help treat cancer. If an insurance company denies coverage for proton therapy when you need it most, you may be able to fight
After a workplace accident, victims may wonder, “when do workers’ compensation benefits end?” The amount of time workers’ compensation benefits last depends on a couple of key factors, including the type of injury you sustained and its disability category. Understanding the different types of injuries and their corresponding disability categories can help you gauge how
How much compensation you can get for unnecessary surgery depends on how serious the injuries are and how bad the medical negligence was. Especially egregious behavior can result in punitive damages which go above and beyond damages for lost income, caregiver expenses, special equipment, pain and suffering, and other types of damages. When asking yourself,
When facing a workers’ compensation claim, figuring out how to know if your workers’ compensation disability rating is fair and ensuring that you are not cheated out of the compensation you deserve are essential. You can qualify for benefits from your employer’s workers’ compensation insurance in Illinois if a work-related illness or injury leaves you with
Ankin Law attorney, Brien DiNella represented a hotel housekeeper in an arbitration hearing after she injured her knee cleaning a hotel room. The 56-year-old employee had worked for HEI Hospitality/ Marriott International Inc for 18 years when she was injured. Her job at the hotel consisted of cleaning bathrooms, stripping the linen on beds, and
If you were injured on the job, and need medical care, you may have heard of preferred provider organizations. What is a PPO for workers’ compensation? A preferred provider organization, or PPO, for workers’ compensation, is also known as a Preferred Provider Program in Illinois. It is a network of healthcare professionals that provides medical
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