Often, the single most important document in every workers’ compensation claim in the first medical visit. Most of the time this visit is before the client sees a lawyer. Many times it is before the client even tells the employer they're injured. The history given to the doctor by the patient is, frequently, the most…
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Hire the trial lawyer who teaches other lawyers / Contrate al abogado del juicio que enseña a otros abogados
If your looking for a lawyer to represent you in a workers’ compensation claim then consider hiring the lawyer who teaches other lawyers. In June 2020 Keith Short will teach a continuing education seminar to lawyers who practice in Illinois workers’ compensation law. Mr. Short has been asked to teach 2 sections of the 2-day…
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Work Comp Commission reverses decision 3-0 for employee / Comisión de composición de trabajo invierte la decisión 3-0 para los empleados
This is why we never give up and aren’t afraid to litigate every case! The Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission unanimously reversed a decision denying benefits. Our client had only worked for the employer about 10 days when he developed bilateral CTS. We aggressively cross-examined their expert and got him to admit that our client had…
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Two most frequently asked questions about medical insurance / Las dos preguntas más frecuentes sobre el seguro médico
I have medical insurance, should I have my providers bill the health insurance? Yes. Once you have obtained an attorney, most auto insurance companies will not pay any further bills. Your bills will be taken into consideration at the time of settlement. This causes issues for many people as the bills sit unpaid until your…
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