The Strong Law Blog

6 Jan, 2022

What If My Workers’ Comp Claim Is Denied?

Workers' Comp Appeal Process The appeals process for workers' comp cases is complex, so it is important you work with a lawyer who is experienced. There are strict deadlines for making the workers' comp appeal, and failure to abide by those deadlines could compromise the validity of your claim or cause your claim to be dismissed. At Strong Law Offices, we handle appeals on a regular basis and are familiar with the deadlines and documentation necessary, and how to prepare a strong case. Our lawyers frequently represent clients on all levels of appeals, including: Arbitrator appeal: An appeal that is an administrative action filed with the Commission for a hearing before an arbitrator to appeal an insurance carrier's wrongful denial...

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1 Jan, 2022

When to Get a Lawyer After an Auto Accident

When Should You Get an Attorney For an Auto Accident? At Strong Law Offices, we have the investigative resources needed to determine how motor vehicle accidents happen. Soon after a collision, we have a professional accident investigator on the scene. This person will measure skid marks, examine accident debris, inspect...

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30 Dec, 2021

How Does Workers’ Comp Work?

How Workers’ Compensation Works in Illinois According to the Illinois Workers' Compensation Commission, the program pays out six primary types of benefits to eligible workers. Types of Workers' Compensation Benefits These include the following: Death benefits (check workers' compensation death claims) if a job-related fatality occurs are paid to qualifying...

27 Dec, 2021

How To File a Workers’ Comp Claim for Workplace Exposure

Are Workers Eligible for Benefits After Exposure to Toxic Chemicals? Injuries due to exposure to chemicals at work are almost always compensable under workers’ compensation laws. Workers are entitled to benefits even if their employer took precautions to shield its employees from exposure because proof of fault is not a...

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27 Dec, 2021

Workers’ Compensation PPP

How Preferred Provider Programs (PPPs) Work An employer is obligated to pay for the medical treatment costs of workers who experience illness or injury on the job. Preferred Provider Programs refer to health care providers an employer has approved to treat its injured workers. Employers may then hire approved administrators...

20 Dec, 2021

OSHA Safety Violations

OSHA Safety Violations and Workers' Compensation Claims in Illinois When we handle Illinois workers' compensation claims, we will look at all bodies of law to determine the best remedy available for our clients to gain access to benefits. We look at OSHA safety violations, federal regulations, state regulations, city ordinances,...

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20 Dec, 2021

AMA Disability Guidelines in Illinois Workers’ Compensation Claims

What the AMA Workers Compenation Guidelines? The AMA Guides to the Evaluation of Permanent Impairment (AMA guidelines or AMA disability guidelines) are used by several state workers' compensation systems as a way to determine impairment and quantify the seriousness of injuries. In situations where an employee returns to work, but...

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18 Dec, 2021

Illinois Workers’ Compensation Death Claims

Illinois Death and Dependency Claims We take a highly personalized approach to working with families in workers' comp death and dependency claims. Our attorneys will explain all steps of the process of obtaining benefits and be there to provide the support and guidance you need. In dependency claims, we will...

16 Dec, 2021

Illinois Car Insurance Verification

Illinois Car Insurance Verification Online In 2020, the Secretary of State for Illinois began a program for electronic liability insurance verification for individual drivers. However, Illinois is ramping up its efforts to get compliance by Illinois drivers with the introduction of a new program that started on July 1, 2021....

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15 Dec, 2021

When Should I Start to Receive Workers’ Compensation Payments?

Background of the Case The case began when the claimant, Melinda Jacobo, suffered a back injury at work in 1998 as the result of a forklift backing into her. An arbitrator determined the back injury was caused by a work accident and resulted in Jacobo having a permanent and total...

14 Dec, 2021

What Mistakes Should I Avoid in my Personal Injury Case?

Mistakes You Should Avoid in Your Personal Injury Case This will allow the attorney to provide you with the best representation possible and also will prevent unknown surprises to occur in the future. If at all possible, provide your attorney with documentation, or at least a list, of the medical...

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