Case Studies

In a case defended by Courtney Quilter of our Chicago office, the Appellate Court agreed with her position that the petitioner in this matter in fact drove his truck as an independent owner/operator and not as an employee of the insured transportation

Facts The petitioner, a toll booth worker and former weightlifter, began to experience left shoulder pain a few years prior to 2010.  An x-ray of the left shoulder taken in November of 2011 demonstrated mild arthritic changes about the glenohumeral

Facts Petitioner alleged an injury to his right hip as a result of repeatedly striking his right hip on a stack of pallets while wrapping pallets of merchandise in plastic. The Petitioner initially filed an Application for Adjustment of Claim

Facts Petitioner, a stocker, alleged that she felt a tear in her abdomen while lifting at work on February 29, 2008. She admitted that she did not report the incident to any supervisor at that time and continued to perform

Petitioner was involved in a compensable motor vehicle accident. He sustained injuries to his left shoulder, as well as his cervical and lumbar spine. After hiring an attorney, Petitioner began treating with doctors whose reputation was questionable. Petitioner underwent surgery

Petitioner brought a workers compensation case approximately one year after he was laid off from Respondent. He alleged a back injury which resulted in various treatments, including surgery. With approximately $160,000.00 in outstanding medical bills, Petitioner had his eye on