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
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
We believe in second chances. A lot of people make mistakes, especially when they are younger. Fortunately many employers are willing to work with people who have felonies on their backgrounds. This is especially true when those violations are old or for drug offenses that might not even be illegal now. If you have a … Continue Reading
Intervening accidents and Illinois workers compensation. How insurance companies use them to try to deny benefits and how won injured worker prevailed against them.… Continue Reading
Top Illinois workers compensation lawyers in Chicago who have worked with autistic injured workers to help them recover benefits. Illinois work comp laws and autism. Rockford, Naperville, Aurora, southern Illinois.… Continue Reading
Can you receive Illinois workers compensation benefits when you were at fault for the accident happening? How to get payment even if your injury is due to user error.… Continue Reading
If you have a fall on the job in Illinois, is it a workers' compensation claim? Learn about when a slip and fall at work is a work comp case. Advice from great Chicago work injury lawyer.… Continue Reading
Illinois workers' compensation law when you are injured driving into work in a car accident. When you can get benefits. Free case review.… Continue Reading
How to pursue workers compensation benefits when you are injured working at BNSF but employed through a staffing agency.… Continue Reading
Who pays when you have two separate work injuries to the same body part at the same job if the insurance companies are different?… Continue Reading
The steps needed for injured truck drivers to receive workers compensation benefits in Illinois, even if they are called a 1099 independent contractor. … Continue Reading
What are the odds that I will win my Illinois workers' compensation case? Which Illinois attorney is the best to help me win.… Continue Reading
If you were hired in Illinois and then get hurt in another state, you likely can still bring an Illinois workers' compensation claim.… Continue Reading
Advice on how to deal with Gallagher Bassett on Illinois workers' compensation claims. Free advice from a top, experienced Chicago workmans comp law firm.… Continue Reading
New Illinois case law on pre-existing conditions and workers compensation benefits when your job causes you pain.… Continue Reading
Bringing an Illinois workers compensation claim when you are injured in Illinois but your employer is from out of state.… Continue Reading
What do you do when your union doesn't help you with an Illinois workers compensation case? Learn your rights under the Illinois workers compensation act.… Continue Reading
Illinois workers compensation injuries to on call workers. Car accidents on the way to work. Do I have a work comp case? Free advice from a top Chicago injury lawyer.… Continue Reading
We got an inquiry from an injured worker recently with a unique question. We chose not to get involved with his case because he already has a great lawyer, but I thought the question was worth a post for anyone in a similar situation. He was a foreign worker, legally working in the United States … Continue Reading
Illinois workers compensation laws when you don't have a ouch moment or accident that caused your injury. Free advice from an experienced Chicago work injury attorney.
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Illinois workers’ compensation law is very, very clear. Everyone is covered the moment they start working. A day one worker has the same Illinois work comp rights as a 30 year veteran. That doesn’t stop employers from telling workers that if they are on probation, they might not have rights. That’s a crock. The most … Continue Reading
Under Illinois law, your employer is supposed to post notices of your rights under the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Act and make it obvious what to do if you get hurt while working. The reality is that doesn’t happen. If you are a construction worker, you might not have an office you go to to see … Continue Reading
I talk to multiple injured Illinois workers every day for free. A lot of them are understandably stressed. Getting hurt at work can be a life changing event if the injury is serious or if the insurance company or your job is treating you like garbage. One recent caller was more stressed than most and … Continue Reading
