One of the rights employers and insurance companies have under Illinois workers’ compensation law is requiring that you see a doctor of your choosing. You might get a letter asking you to go to a Section 12 exam or independent medical examination (“IME”). It’s a one time exam with a doctor who is supposed to … Continue Reading
I’ve been an Illinois workers’ compensation attorney for 21 years. I like to say that I’ve heard it all, but recently I heard something new. A woman called me looking for a lawyer. I looked up her case and discovered that she had hired an attorney who had filed the case just one week prior. … Continue Reading