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Workers Compensation
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Illinois Workers Compensation Law Blog
The UnitedHealthcare Murder And Illinois Work Comp
By Mike Helfand
If you follow the news, you probably read that last week the CEO of UnitedHealthcare was murdered on the streets of NYC in what appears to be a targeted killing.…
Employer Law Report
Ohio Supreme Court clarifies employers’ defenses to temporary total disability compensation in workers’ compensation cases
Last year, we reported on the Tenth District Court of Appeals’ decision limiting employers’ defenses to temporary total disability compensation following the termination of an employee. Recently, the Supreme Court…
Illinois Workers Compensation Law Blog
IL Work Comp – Why Are They Paying TTD But Not For My Medical Bills?
By Mike Helfand
Some truths about Illinois workers compensation law are just common sense. If you get hurt because you are drunk, you don't have a case. That's one example. But other times…
NY Disability Law Blog
Personal Injury Claims Vs. Workers’ Comp Claims: How Are They Different?
Have you recently been involved in a workplace accident? You’re probably feeling unsure about what to do next. Thankfully, New York gives you the option of filing a workers’ comp…
Illinois Workers Compensation Law Blog
Don’t Wait For Someone To Rescue You
By Mike Helfand
One of the guiding principles of my law firm and this blog, as well as any call I have with an injured worker, is to remember that you can't be…
Illinois Workers Compensation Law Blog
Should I Get An Illinois Work Comp Lawyer?
By Mike Helfand
Because we are experienced Illinois workers compensation lawyers and because we have a state wide network of great attorneys, people come to us for all sorts of questions. One of…
Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation Lawyer Blog
DHS Lien Not Automatically Reimbursable Under PA Workers’ Comp
By Glenn Neiman
While perhaps not of interest to every injured worker, the subject of PA Department of Human Services’ (DHS) liens is one that appears from time to time in Pennsylvania workers’…
Illinois Workers Compensation Law Blog
Best Of The Illinois Workers’ Compensation Handbook
By Mike Helfand
The Illinois Workers' Compensation Commission publishes a 25 page handbook. It's a general guide that helps employees understand their rights if they get hurt at work. It has 11 sections,…
Illinois Workers Compensation Law Blog
Travelers Is Driving Me Crazy!
By Mike Helfand
I got a call the other day from a really funny injured worker who was hesitant to get a lawyer involved. I asked him why he called after having been…
Illinois Workers Compensation Law Blog
Work Comp When You Can’t Get Into A Doctor
By Mike Helfand
I recently had a call with a Walmart worker in Illinois who told a nightmare story about their work injury. Sadly it's a story we hear a lot with so…