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Cubital Tunnel and Work Comp in Illinois

By Mike Helfand on Posted in Injuries
When I became a lawyer way back in 1997, my first boss was talking to me about how I would have to learn about various medical problems that end up being work comp cases in Illinois. Being too smart for my own good I figured that couldn’t be that hard. I was a big sports … Continue Reading

Spondylolisthesis and Workers’ Compensation in Illinois

By Mike Helfand on Posted in Injuries
Back injuries are one of the most common reasons Illinois workers end up missing time from work. One serious spine condition that can cause ongoing pain and limit a person’s ability to do their job is spondylolisthesis. When this condition is caused or made worse by work, injured employees may be entitled to workers’ compensation … Continue Reading

Medical Privacy and Illinois Workers’ Compensation

By Mike Helfand on Posted in Benefits
I recently read an article about medical privacy laws and it said that injured workers have it worse than anyone, including prisoners. Many injured workers are left to either disclose sensitive personal medical information or not pursue a claim at all. Of course, the insurance company hopes you choose the not at all route. The … Continue Reading

The Big 10 Is Treating Athletes Like Truck Drivers

By Mike Helfand on Posted in Benefits
Probably the most frustrating thing I deal with as an Illinois workers’ compensation attorney is that I constantly get called by workers who are being taken advantage of by their employer. By far the most common example is with truck drivers. There are hundreds of trucking companies in the Chicagoland area. Some have just a … Continue Reading
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