Under Illinois work comp law, you are entitled to medical care and compensation for accidents that “arise out of and in the course of your employment.” In plain English this generally means that if you are hurt doing your job or something that benefits your employer and get injured, you have a case. When it … Continue Reading
Illinois workers’ compensation law says that when you can’t work due to a work injury, you are entitled to temporary total disability benefits (TTD) for the time you can’t work. That is 2/3 of your average weekly wage, tax free. Under Illinois law the first three days you miss from work do to a work … Continue Reading
A caller to my office said that she was injured at work and the insurance company was paying all of her medical bills and lost time payments. She said the adjuster was very nice. However, all of her friends were telling her that even though her case was accepted, she should hire an attorney. She … Continue Reading
A caller to my office was hurt that day and had been told to fill out a first report of injury and was wondering what he should put on it as well as if he should grant the employer or insurance company permission to access all of his medical records. This sounds like a form … Continue Reading
The number one job of anyone who works for an insurance company is to limit the amount of money that they pay out on any given case. To them if they’d have to pay out a total of $200,000.00 in your case under their worst case scenario, if they somehow get away with only paying … Continue Reading
In an ideal world, if you do get injured the attorney you hire is a rock star who has your back and you get to focus on your health and return to work. That’s certainly our goal when we take on a case. Unfortunately not all cases go like that because there are a ton … Continue Reading
When you think of opening a door, you don’t think of any risks being associated with that. My office door is so light that it’s almost comical. In fact I don’t think there is any time of day when I come across a door that provides any challenge to me. Of course not all doors … Continue Reading
It used to be that you woke up, got ready for work, got in your car and headed to the office or job site. That still happens, but now more than ever people wake up, turn on their computer and are at work. That’s because more and more industries are offering their employees the ability … Continue Reading
Osteoporosis (OA), or degenerative joint disease, is the most common chronic condition of the joints, affecting more than 3 million Americans every year. It is a disease in which the bones become brittle and is likely to break. In normal joints, cartilage covers the end of each joint providing a smooth motion and acts as … Continue Reading
A very nice caller to my office hurt her shoulder while working in the northern suburbs of Chicago and was upset over what an insurance adjuster had told her. Long story short, her doctor said she might need surgery, but wanted to try six weeks of physical therapy first. This woman does not want to … Continue Reading
Over the last few months I’ve gotten many calls where the caller says something like, “I was looking for the number for workers’ compensation.” It’s usually someone who is early on in the process having been recently injured and to no fault of their own, someone who is not experienced with Illinois work injuries. There … Continue Reading
I was contacted by a very nice woman who has a work injury case with the City of Chicago. She has an attorney and although she hasn’t needed medical treatment for about two years, her case isn’t settled. She asked her lawyer why it was taking so long and couldn’t get much of a response. … Continue Reading
One thing I’ve noticed in handling cases for over 20 years is that potential clients tend to have similar questions and experiences. That’s in part because many insurance companies use the same tactics to try and discourage you from pursuing a claim or limiting what they pay you, even if it breaks the law. A … Continue Reading
I got a call from a very sweet woman whose husband sustained a major injury. He had multiple blood clots because due to his work as an over the road truck driver he sat for long periods of time. Doing so in a confined space puts you at an increased risk of this happening. He … Continue Reading
Illinois employees can get workers’ compensation benefits when they are involved in a work related accident or injury. Many assume only work related incidents stemming from a specific or sudden activity, or an ‘acute’ injury, such as wrist fractures, ankle sprains, or shoulder dislocation, qualify for workers’ compensation. The protections of the Illinois Workers’ Compensation … Continue Reading
Emergency workers and first responders are the brave individuals first to respond to disastrous events. Their lives are often at stake as they serve, protect and save. They dedicate their lives to helping others, but many find their own mental health suffering as a result. Just as our nation’s soldiers and veterans battle the effects … Continue Reading
We are experienced workers’ compensation attorneys who will talk to you for free. We will talk to your for free and answer any questions you have. Fill out our contact form, click our chat box or call us at 312-346-5578. We are based out of Chicago, but have a state wide network of attorneys so … Continue Reading
While the number one question we get from people is, “What is my case worth?”, we’ve been getting a lot of calls and e-mails lately from people who are asking if they are entitled to a settlement all. While we can be selective in the cases we take on, the reality is that almost every … Continue Reading
I work with some great, friendly people. While in my 20+ year career I’ve seen some people that acted crazy, I’ve been fortunate to never work with a psychopath. Hopefully you are in that situation too. Some people unfortunately have to work with nut jobs. I’ve seen more and more examples lately of people with … Continue Reading
Here’s a good one to know. When you are a traveling employee in Illinois, if your employer can “reasonably forsee” that you might do an activity, if you get hurt while doing that you have a case. What does “reasonably forsee” mean? It’s been pretty broadly interpreted to mean that most injuries you have while … Continue Reading
Of all the things true about Illinois work injury law, the truest is that no matter how nice the insurance company is acting or how obvious your case is, if the insurance company can come up with any reason to deny your benefits, they will. And when I say any reason, it’s often a ridiculous … Continue Reading
There’s a long held standard in Illinois workers’ compensation cases that to win your case you have to show your job put you at an increased risk of injury as compared to the general public. In other words, if you were hurt doing something that you could have been doing anywhere then you don’t have … Continue Reading
Imagine you hurt your back at work lifting a box. You feel a pop and immediate pain which eventually starts shooting down your leg. You do everything the right way. You report the injury to your supervisor. It’s the first accident you’ve ever reported even though you’ve been hurt many times before. You are a … Continue Reading
I LUV to fly Southwest Airlines. Their fares are the best, their staff is the friendliest, they have a ton of options for flights and won’t penalize you if you have to cancel or change. It’s really a great company. We’ve also been involved in many work comp cases against Southwest over the years through … Continue Reading
Osteoporosis (OA), or degenerative joint disease, is the most common chronic condition of the joints, affecting more than 3 million Americans every year. It is a disease in which the bones become brittle and is likely to break. In normal joints, cartilage covers the end of each joint providing a smooth motion and acts as … Continue Reading
A very nice caller to my office hurt her shoulder while working in the northern suburbs of Chicago and was upset over what an insurance adjuster had told her. Long story short, her doctor said she might need surgery, but wanted to try six weeks of physical therapy first. This woman does not want to … Continue Reading
Over the last few months I’ve gotten many calls where the caller says something like, “I was looking for the number for workers’ compensation.” It’s usually someone who is early on in the process having been recently injured and to no fault of their own, someone who is not experienced with Illinois work injuries. There … Continue Reading
I was contacted by a very nice woman who has a work injury case with the City of Chicago. She has an attorney and although she hasn’t needed medical treatment for about two years, her case isn’t settled. She asked her lawyer why it was taking so long and couldn’t get much of a response. … Continue Reading
One thing I’ve noticed in handling cases for over 20 years is that potential clients tend to have similar questions and experiences. That’s in part because many insurance companies use the same tactics to try and discourage you from pursuing a claim or limiting what they pay you, even if it breaks the law. A … Continue Reading
I got a call from a very sweet woman whose husband sustained a major injury. He had multiple blood clots because due to his work as an over the road truck driver he sat for long periods of time. Doing so in a confined space puts you at an increased risk of this happening. He … Continue Reading
Illinois employees can get workers’ compensation benefits when they are involved in a work related accident or injury. Many assume only work related incidents stemming from a specific or sudden activity, or an ‘acute’ injury, such as wrist fractures, ankle sprains, or shoulder dislocation, qualify for workers’ compensation. The protections of the Illinois Workers’ Compensation … Continue Reading
Emergency workers and first responders are the brave individuals first to respond to disastrous events. Their lives are often at stake as they serve, protect and save. They dedicate their lives to helping others, but many find their own mental health suffering as a result. Just as our nation’s soldiers and veterans battle the effects … Continue Reading
We are experienced workers’ compensation attorneys who will talk to you for free. We will talk to your for free and answer any questions you have. Fill out our contact form, click our chat box or call us at 312-346-5578. We are based out of Chicago, but have a state wide network of attorneys so … Continue Reading
While the number one question we get from people is, “What is my case worth?”, we’ve been getting a lot of calls and e-mails lately from people who are asking if they are entitled to a settlement all. While we can be selective in the cases we take on, the reality is that almost every … Continue Reading
I work with some great, friendly people. While in my 20+ year career I’ve seen some people that acted crazy, I’ve been fortunate to never work with a psychopath. Hopefully you are in that situation too. Some people unfortunately have to work with nut jobs. I’ve seen more and more examples lately of people with … Continue Reading
Here’s a good one to know. When you are a traveling employee in Illinois, if your employer can “reasonably forsee” that you might do an activity, if you get hurt while doing that you have a case. What does “reasonably forsee” mean? It’s been pretty broadly interpreted to mean that most injuries you have while … Continue Reading
Of all the things true about Illinois work injury law, the truest is that no matter how nice the insurance company is acting or how obvious your case is, if the insurance company can come up with any reason to deny your benefits, they will. And when I say any reason, it’s often a ridiculous … Continue Reading
There’s a long held standard in Illinois workers’ compensation cases that to win your case you have to show your job put you at an increased risk of injury as compared to the general public. In other words, if you were hurt doing something that you could have been doing anywhere then you don’t have … Continue Reading
Imagine you hurt your back at work lifting a box. You feel a pop and immediate pain which eventually starts shooting down your leg. You do everything the right way. You report the injury to your supervisor. It’s the first accident you’ve ever reported even though you’ve been hurt many times before. You are a … Continue Reading
I LUV to fly Southwest Airlines. Their fares are the best, their staff is the friendliest, they have a ton of options for flights and won’t penalize you if you have to cancel or change. It’s really a great company. We’ve also been involved in many work comp cases against Southwest over the years through … Continue Reading
