We recently received a call from a woman who is looking for an Evanston workers’ compensation attorney. She was very nervous on the phone as she had never spoken to a lawyer before. I get that, but sometimes it makes me feel like an animal at the zoo. We are no different than your friends and neighbors, at least most of us aren’t. There are certainly some attorneys who act high and mighty with callers because they have a law degree.
Anyway, this woman was also worried about fees. Apparently she called some firm before ours that wanted to charge her for a consultation. That’s a big red flag.
We NEVER charge to talk to someone about their case and if any firm ever asks you to pay for anything relating to your work comp case you should run away as fast as you can.
State law limits our fees to 20% of what we recover if we take your case on with rare exceptions that can make that number higher or lower. But under no circumstance should you ever pay a law firm in Illinois to just talk about your case, tell your story, get their opinion, etc.
You can call us at any time at (312) 346-5578 or e-mail us at helfand@illinoisworkerscomplaw.com and we would be happy to go over your situation with you. Most law firms wouldn’t ever ask for a fee, but they are out there and you should avoid them.
We are workers’ compensation attorneys that help people with Illinois work injuries anywhere in IL via our statewide network of attorneys. Contact us and we will answer your questions or find the right lawyer for your situation.