If you sustain a head injury at work, you may be able to recover hundreds of millions of dollars in compensation. The specific amount of compensation you can recover will depend on the nature of the injury and certain other factors. Can You File a Claim to Recover from a Head Injury at Work? In
A 51-year-old mental health technician who was injured by a patient was awarded disability benefits and maintenance after a shoulder injury forced him to stop working. On the day of the injury, the man was helping a developmentally disabled resident in the bathroom when the resident became agitated, grabbing and pulling his right arm causing
Repetitive strain injuries are those that occur from repeating the same motion over and over again. This repeated motion eventually leads to muscle, nerve, or tendon pain that can become increasingly worse over time. If you suffer from an injury related to your jobs, such as a fall or machinery accident, you may be entitled to
Fault in a construction accident depends on the circumstances of the accident and its contributing factors. These factors include accident site, site conditions, and equipment or machinery used in the construction work. Insurance adjusters and lawyers review these factors when determining fault in a construction accident. Knowing how to determine fault in a construction accident
Before filing a claim, you might ask how long does a mesothelioma lawsuit take? The timeline for many mesothelioma cases is between three months and one year. Some mesothelioma cases may, however, linger for several years. Most mesothelioma cases settle outside the courtroom. This happens when the defendant enters an acceptable settlement agreement with the plaintiff
If you are considering pursuing compensation for a secondary injury through workers’ comp in Chicago, Illinois, you might wonder how to prove a secondary injury in workers’ compensation. You must present convincing medical evidence that establishes a direct causal relationship between your secondary injury and primary injury to prove a secondary injury in workers’ comp. A
When a workers’ compensation claim is unjustly denied, the employer’s insurance company is acting in bad faith. An estimated 4.9 million victims file a workers’ compensation claim to pay for their medical bills each year. Medical bills are the most common workers’ compensation claim and should be fully covered by the employer’s insurance. However, not
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
The four main types of workers’ compensation benefits that injured workers may receive include medical, disability, rehabilitation, and death benefits. The types of benefits you are able to recover will depend on the severity of your injury and level of disability. Here you’ll learn more about the different types of benefits and how they work, along
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