Do I have an Illinois workers compensation case? How to file for workmans comp in Chicago. Tips if injured on the job in Illinois. Speak to an attorney for free.
When is the best time to hire an Illinois workers compensation lawyer? Real life example shows what you risk by not having one.… Continue Reading
We are attorneys for injured Illinois workers in Illinois. We believe college athletes should be getting work comp benefits. If you are an injured athlete from a division one school, please call us any time at 312-346-5578 for a free, confidential consult. A lot of companies try to get away with not paying Illinois work … Continue Reading
Illinois workers compensation claims when injured off the clock. You may still have a case. Free attorney consultation to learn your rights.… Continue Reading
Free Illinois workers compensation advice for teachers and other school workers from a top Chicago work injury law firm. PTSD, slip and falls, lifting injuries and more. … Continue Reading
Experienced attorneys to represent drivers injured while working for Lyft and Uber. Free consultation and no fee unless successful.… Continue Reading
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Your employer can't prevent you from bringing an Illinois workers' compensation case by getting you to sign a document that says you won't pursue a case here.… Continue Reading
Safety violations don't mean that you can't still get Illinois workers compensation benefits. Learn from a top Chicago attorney your rights.… Continue Reading
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How to win an Illinois workers compensation case if you have an old injury. Pre-existing injury law and Illinois workmans comp.… Continue Reading
If you are injured while working in Illinois, here is how to prove that you are not a 1099 independent contractor and are entitled to work comp benefits… Continue Reading
If you were injured while working for a temp service or staffing agency in Illinois, you are eligible for work comp benefits on day one.… Continue Reading
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There was a pretty interesting series on Netflix recently called “Painkiller,” which is about the disgusting Sackler family and the rise of Oxycontin and general opioid abuse in this country. It’s beyond shameful how many lives they destroyed because they seem to worship money. We’ve sadly seen a lot of injured Illinois workers suffer from … Continue Reading
If you work a job and have regular health insurance and get fired, you will be losing that health insurance. If you get fired from a job, they will stop sending paycheck for wages because you won’t be working. So some people think that if you are fired after a job injury in Illinois that … Continue Reading
We recently had a phone call with a guy who had been injured on the job in 2019 when a box fell on his head. He went to the doctor right away and told his employer about it two days later. He was eventually diagnosed with a concussion and a small facial fracture. Unfortunately, he … Continue Reading
One really misunderstood aspect of Illinois workers compensation law is the belief by many that just because an injury happens while you are on the clock it’s a work comp case. That’s not true. You have to show that your injury arose out of your job. That means your job duties contributed in some way … Continue Reading
I recently had an email inquiry from someone that we, fortunately, were able to help. This is what they asked: Was wondering if I can still file for my ankle I broke at work back on October of 2022? The answer was yes, but it still required a conversation. The time limit for bringing a … Continue Reading
When I was in law school in Chicago way back in 1994, I learned a lot. One of most vivid memories is my torts professor giving us examples of how random things could be a tort (injury case). It was great training for becoming a work comp attorney because it has helped me look for … Continue Reading
I recently had a call from an injured Illinois worker who couldn’t understand why he had called ten firms and nobody wanted to take his case. He told me “I know the law and that Illinois is a no-fault state so I should have a great case.” He was correct that Illinois workers’ compensation is … Continue Reading
Illinois workers’ compensation law is great because the benefits protect workers and the law itself usually applies common sense. The Illinois work comp system though can be frustrating because insurance companies will make ridiculous denials of claims because that’s their business model. Take the case of a Rockford area welder who had to go to … Continue Reading
If you are a truck driver and get hurt while making a delivery, taking a break, stepping off the truck, etc., there is a great chance that you are at risk of getting screwed over. By far the biggest way this happens is when a company misclassifies you as an owner/operator or independent contractor. There … Continue Reading
One secret about Illinois workers’ compensation law is that the first medical visit you have is really important. Because an insurance company can’t make you give a recorded statement or deposition (that’s an Illinois work comp rule), they look for other ways to discover what you have to say. The easiest way to do this … Continue Reading
With another wet winter, we are of course seeing a lot of slip-and-fall cases. You’d think that if you fall at work, then any injury from that fall would be covered under the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Act. While most work-related falls are in fact covered, not all are. And it’s important to know why. The … Continue Reading
