Trucks have trouble picking up speed before merging into fast lane, he says.
Source: I-44 scene of double fatal crash has been a trouble spot, chief says : News
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Accident reconstruction is something that helps determine the cause of motor vehicle collisions. This is helpful for personal injury cases.
Under workers’ compensation law’s so-called “going and coming” rule, for an employee having fixed hours and place of work, injuries sustained en route to or from the workplace are generally not com…
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Good description of Traveling employee rule for Workers’ Compensation. The rule expands the accidents for which you can be compensated. It does not extend to negligence cases. Questions about this complicated area of the law. Feel to contact me to discuss.
Going to court will make most people very nervous.
Being prepared will help you be more confident and composed.
There may still be some nerves, but it will help to know what to expect.
Most Social Security hearings and Workers’ Compensation Hearings will last from 45 to 60 minutes.
The Judge will most likely ask how long you can sit at one time due to your injury or disability.
If you respond with an answer of 20 to 30 minutes and then sit through the entire hearing, the Judge will question your testimony.
Make sure that you stand if you are feeling discomfort. You do not have to ask for permission to stand in the hearing. The only thing that you must make sure of is that you speak loudly and clearly.
Testifying at a hearing is not an endurance contest.
If you testify that you have to elevate your legs throughout the day due to pain or swelling, and you need to elevate your leg during the hearing then make sure you tell the Judge you need to take a break to elevate your leg.
Some Judges are very aware of the witness and how they act or respond during the hearing.
Make sure that you are just as aware of the Judge and that she is watching you.
Make sure that you talk with an experienced lawyer to guide you through your case whether it involves a settlement or hearing.
Feel free to contact Illinois Work Comp and Social Security Disability lawyer Dirk May to discuss your case at 309-827-4371.
All 11 men are expected to survive, but some are seriously ill.
Source: Eleven construction workers sickened by carbon monoxide gas – The Washington Post
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This is a workers’ compensation claim. Any time you are injured on the job make sure that you contact an Illinois Work Comp Lawyer for help.
The impression you make on the Social Security Judge or the Workers’ Compensation Arbitrator can make a big difference in your case.
The Judge will be determining whether you are telling the truth.
Much of this depends on first impressions, how believable is your story, and how it coincides with your medical records.
If you are mean, disrespectful, or nonresponsive to the Judge, then you can be expect to be denied.
Judges are human and they have much power over you and your case.
So make sure that you are polite, respectful and listen carefully to the questions and answer appropriately.
Your story must make sense.
For instance, if you tell the Judge you cannot work but spend much of the day volunteering or engaging in physically draining activities do not expect to the Judge to believe you are disabled.
If you are caught on surveillance video engaged in dancing, lifting heavy loads or working on a roof do not expect the Arbitrator to look favorably on your case.
Your medical records must also support your testimony.
This means you must go to the doctor as needed and explain your problems and limitations.
Questions about making your case strong as possible? Feel free to contact Illinois Workers’ Compensation and Social Security Disability Attorney Dirk May at 309-827-4371.