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Many people are familiar with the term “value drivers.” We see it applied to all sorts of business dealings, employment situations, and also personal injury cases. In a nutshell, a “value driver” is something that increases the worth of a product, service, or asset. And believe it or not, th…

You didn’t see that coming, did you? Medicare and workers’ compensation don’t seem to have anything to do with one another. Yet for an increasing number of injured workers, Medicare is very much a part of their workers’ compensation case. Workers’ Compensation—a Quick Recap Workers’…

Workers’ compensation is based in large part upon the wage rate earned. That rate is known as the Average Weekly Wage, or AWW. Theoretically, this is calculated by looking at the 52 weeks preceding the date of the work injury and averaging them. There are a myriad of exceptions, quirks, and techni…

Have you heard the term “independent medical exam,” or IME for short? If you have, you likely heard it in the context of a workers’ compensation case. There are many misconceptions about these exams, how they work, and what your rights and duties are if you are an injured workers’ compensati…

Many people assume that workers’ compensation will never apply to them because they “work a white-collar job,” “work from home,” or “don’t do anything dangerous.” You might be surprised how many scenarios are actually covered by workers’ compensation. First, the Basics In Illinois,…

After a work accident, you may be asked to complete an independent medical exam. Get all the ins and outs you need before you take your exam.

Meniscus injuries, particularly in the knee, can be caused by anything from repetitive workplace motions to slipping in a parking lot to a car crash. Learn what you should do if you injure your knee.

Workers’ Comp cases can move so slowly that the wheels of justice feel like square rocks. But with the right attorney, you may still be pleased by the results.