Probably the best thing about this job is that I get to talk to so many great people. There is so much nonsense out there in the media, and our country is so divided. But then you talk to salt of the earth people, and it is just a great reminder that most people just … Continue Reading
Hurt on the job? When will the insurance company make a settlement offer? What is your case worth? When is a good time to settle your case and when is a bad time?… Continue Reading
One of the basic principles of Illinois workers’ compensation law is that your work comp benefits cover the injury and anything that stems from it. So if you hurt your leg and have to use crutches, if that crutch use causes an elbow injury, that is all part of the same case. If you hurt … Continue Reading
There are a variety of reasons an insurance company might deny an Illinois workers’ compensation case. Some are legit and some are nonsense. They include: A recent caller who works for a big box retailer experienced a new reason for denying a case and when I say it is total nonsense, it is so bogus … Continue Reading
Another NFL season is upon us. Hopefully the Bears can build off last season’s success and actually make the Super Bowl for the first time in two decades. The reality though as that they and most teams are one injury away from a busted season. If Caleb gets hurt, it’s over. Look what happened to … Continue Reading
When people call me and hear my voice, they think they are talking to a young attorney. I have heard many times that I sound very young. In fact, I became a lawyer in 1997 and am in my 50’s. I don’t feel that old and writing it seems a little weird, but I digress. … Continue Reading
We got a call from an electrician who was working on a ladder, fell off and shattered his heel. Ordinarily it would be a great case and one that we could help with. The problem in this instance is that he is a self employed contractor. The company is just him and he does not … Continue Reading
While there is so much important advice we can give to an injured Illinois worker, right at the top is do not settle your case too soon. When you settle, it cuts off your benefits and ends the case for good. About five years ago, we got called by a person whose Illinois attorney was … Continue Reading
What happens to the workers' compensation claims at Tyson Foods in Joslin Illinois now that they are closing their plant?… Continue Reading
Shoulder replacement and Illinois workers compensation lawyers near me. Find the best Illinois work comp attorney for a major shoulder injury. Free case review.… Continue Reading
I recently had a phone call from an injured worker. He had actually already settled his workers’ compensation case, but wanted to sue Gallagher Bassett. He is also on social security and said that the insurance company did something in the contract that caused him to lose six years of benefits. I had some thoughts … Continue Reading
Overview of attendant care and Illinois workers' compensation claims. How to get home health care approved and have work comp pay for an aid. Free case review.… Continue Reading
What to do if your Chicago workers comp lawyer yells at you and treats you terribly. Advice on how to get a new, better Illinois work comp law firm.… Continue Reading
When an Illinois worker gets hurt on the job, it is common for an insurance adjuster to reach out quickly. The adjuster may sound friendly and concerned, but it is important to understand who they work for. Insurance companies are businesses focused on their bottom line. Their goal is to limit how much they pay … Continue Reading
We notice trends in Illinois workers’ compensation claims. By that I mean we will hear the same sort of thing from injured workers in bunches. Usually it is in response to an insurance company strategy. They will often try the same thing over and over as long as it is effective. An example would be … Continue Reading
One thing that surprises and occasionally frustrates me as an Illinois workers’ compensation attorney is when injured workers are blindly loyal to employers who treat them like absolute garbage. I get that people need to keep their jobs or don’t want to “make waves” or whatever. But I am not talking about that. What I … Continue Reading
What happens under Illinois workers' compensation law when you own the company and get injured on the job? Do I need a lawyer?… Continue Reading
Illinois workers compensation law when you want to settle, but might want to have surgery at a later date.… Continue Reading
We are experienced Illinois workers compensation lawyers. One thing that sets us apart is we talk like normal human beings. Another is that we want people to be educated about the Illinois work comp system. With that in mind, here is an overview of some things we think every injured worker should know. If you … Continue Reading
Illinois workers’ compensation attorneys love union members. There are a few reasons for that. They include: If you can not tell, union members are often desirable clients to have and attorneys love cases that they can make money off of. That is just honest talk. As a result of this, there are a lot of … Continue Reading
Illinois workers compensation law and having pain while trying to work within restrictions. Free advice from a top Chicago work injury attorney.… Continue Reading
Possibly a result of the bad economy in the US right now, possibly it is just random, but over the last few months I have had multiple people reach out to me and ask when is the best time to make a settlement demand for their Illinois worker’ compensation case. Some of these people were … Continue Reading
Ask a Chicago workers' compensation lawyer questions for free about any Illinois workers' compensation issuer. When should a settlement demand be made?… Continue Reading
Illinois workers' compensation attorneys who will not tell you what you want to hear, but instead tell you the truth and fight to help you.… Continue Reading
