It’s a legitimate question, and we get it all the time. But our answer is that we just don’t think there is one. Every attorney-client match is unique and the best attorney for one person may not be the best attorney for the next person. So, we don’t believe there is a single best workers’ compensation attorney in Illinois, but we do believe that there is an attorney who is best for your specific case.
What we mean is that your focus shouldn’t be on finding the most well known attorney, or the guy who claims to have “won” 99% of his cases. Instead, your focus should be on who has the ability to get the best outcome for you. A “win” is something different for everyone. In helping to figure out the best attorney for you, we consider the following:
– How much experience do they have with your particular type of work injury?
– How much of their practice is devoted to helping injured workers?
– Where is your claim being heard and which arbitrator will hear it?
– Are there are unique aspects to your case, such as your employer claiming you are an independent contractor?
– Is your case likely to go to trial?
– Do you prefer, or would be better matched with, an attorney with any particular personality traits?
– Do you need anything specific, such as an attorney who speaks another language?
– Is your claim urgent? Have your benefits been cut off?
Experience is one of the most important considerations, along with how much of an attorney’s practice is focused on workers’ compensation. But everything is relevant. For example, if your case is urgent, you need an attorney who is able to take it on right away. The bottom line is that you need to look at what’s best for your case.
We are workers’ compensation attorneys who 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.
