Posts by Williams Swee
Nursing Home Red Flags You Shouldn’t Ignore
When considering a nursing home to care for your loved one, you should pay attention to the state of affairs after the sales pitch. Staff and administration should provide quality care and monitor residents closely. Unfortunately, that is not always the case. Instances of elder abuse and neglect have become rampant in community settings recently.…
Read MoreBenefits of Structured Settlements
If you have filed a personal injury case, you often expect compensation for your injuries, pain, loss of income, and any other adversities the injuries caused. The compensation can be a single payment or a structured settlement. However, since settlement amounts are huge in many cases, insurance companies often prefer awarding structured settlements. If you…
Read More6 Ways Workers’ Comp Covers More Than Just Accidents
When most people think of workers’ compensation cases, they envision an accident like a slip-and-fall or forklift accident. But workers’ compensation insurance covers a much wider array of health issues that can stem from the course of your work as an employee. What are some of these, and what should you know about them? Read…
Read MoreWhat to Do If You Are the Victim of a Hit-and-Run Accident
Hit-and-run accidents are more common than you think. According to the AAA, a hit-and-run crash happens on U.S. roads every minute. If you’re the victim of a hit-and-run accident, you may feel confused and upset. Keep calm and handle the situation wisely. Discover five critical steps to take in such a situation. Ensure You’re Safe…
Read MorePersonal Injury Vs. Workers’ Compensation: Answer These Questions Before Choosing
Personal injury claims allow accident victims to pursue damages against the liable parties. However, employees who suffer work injuries can file worker’s compensation or personal injury claims. Don’t rush to file either claim if you suffer a work injury — take your time to determine your next moves. Answer the following questions to help you…
Read MoreA recent case came from the Appellate Court which sheds some light on the element of arising out of in a Workers’ Compensation matter.
In the case of Adcock vs. Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission the Arbitrator found in favor of the claimant. The Commission reversed the Arbitrator and found in favor of the employer. The Appellate Court reversed the Commission and reinstated the Arbitrator’s decision. The Appellate Court did an excellent job of explaining “arising out of.” The Appellate…
Read MoreWork Comp Benefits
What You Can Get From Illinois Work Comp Law When you are injured in Illinois you can expect certain results or rights. First of all you are entitled to medical benefits related to your injury. This includes such things as doctor visits, physical therapy, medications, surgery, injections. Second, you are entitled to off work pay…
Read MoreWhat is A Workers’ Compensation Settlement?
In Illinois if you are injured on the job then you are entitled to a settlement. The settlement is the value of your case for permanent damage you have suffered as a result of your injuries. It is not payment for pain and suffering; that is not factored into a Work Comp settlement in Illinois.…
Read MoreWhat A Work Comp Settlement Looks Like
Help – Workers Compensation Illinois does pay a set amount for specific work injuries. Instead Illinois leaves it up to the Arbitrator to decide what is the value of the injury. The Illinois Workers’ Compensation Law, and the cases that have been resolved over the years guide how the injury is valued. The average weekly…
Read MoreWork Comp Back Injuries
Highest Value Workers’ Compensation Injuries Some of the biggest settlements in Illinois Workers’ Compensation cases involve back injuries. One reason is that the law values the back at 500 total weeks. This is the largest amount of total weeks for any body part. The back is vital to being able to work, of course, because it…
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