We got a nice e-mail from a client who was originally told by a "Chicago workers’ compensation law firm" that he didn’t have a case.
Long story short is that the client went to California on a business trip. He was up early because of the time change and went for a workout. The hotel had a basketball court so he got in to a pickup game. Unfortunately he tore his ACL during the game and had to have surgery.
The first firm for some reason said this wasn’t a case because it had nothing to do with his job. That would be true if he wasn’t a traveling employee, but he was. This is a compensable case every day of the week and twice on Sunday.
Of course the first firm he talked to only dabbles in work injuries and apparently the lawyer who gave the opinion has only been licensed to practice for two years. So he just didn’t know any better.
Whether you go with us or any other firm, it is a good lesson that the attorney you hire should focus on Illinois work injuries. Otherwise you are just asking for a disaster to occur.
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.
