Under the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Act, the insurance company is allowed to send you to a doctor of their own choosing. This is called a Section 12 exam as it’s from Section 12 of the Act. It’s more commonly known as an IME or Independent Medical Examination. If you read this blog or if you’ve … Continue Reading
We hear from people in Illinois looking for workers’ compensation advice related to the painful labrum tears that they suffered on the job. Some have a torn shoulder labrum and others have a torn hip labrum. In the shoulder, the labrum is a thick piece of tissue or cartilage that is attached to the rim … Continue Reading
When people call us about their Illinois workers’ compensation questions, we hear a lot of great ones. Sometimes people want to know what happens if they have a new injury. This could mean that they re-injure a body part that they already have a case on or if something new arises. It’s a really good … Continue Reading
One of the biggest misunderstood features of Illinois workers’ compensation law has to do with prior injuries and how they affect you now. Take for example a factory worker who contacted us recently. She had back surgery in 2011 after a car accident. She made a complete recovery and hasn’t seen a doctor for back … Continue Reading
We have all heard the acronym “PTSD” which stands for post-traumatic stress disorder. But what does it really mean? Can you get PTSD on the job? And if so, can you get compensated under the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Act for that? PTSD is a health condition that describes the physical and emotional aftereffects of a … Continue Reading
We have been helping injured workers in Illinois since 1997 and help everywhere in IL via our state-wide network of experienced attorneys. If you would like a free consultation, you can call us any time at 888-705-1766. You will speak with an attorney and get direct, honest advice. I recently had a chat with an … Continue Reading
We are experienced Illinois work comp lawyers who have created a state-wide network of lawyers who do a great job and care about their clients. If you would like a free consultation with an attorney, call us any time at 312-346-5578. My grandma was my favorite person. I got to spend a lot of time … Continue Reading
One of the basic facts about Illinois work comp law is that you have to prove that your injury is “causally connected” to your job. In plain English, that means your injury is related, at least in part, to your job activities. There are a few different ways to prove this. Sometimes your words alone … Continue Reading
Snapping hip syndrome (SHS) is a hip disorder also known medically as coxa saltans. A person with snapping hip syndrome may hear a snapping sound or feel a snapping sensation in their hip when they walk, run, get up from a chair or swing their leg around. SHS develops primarily from overuse. The muscle tendons … Continue Reading
There are some calls we get from injured Illinois workers where I can guess the injury before they tell me what happened. One such situation involves home healthcare workers. These nursing specialists do incredible work. They provide convenient care in the patient’s home doing a wide variety of services such as bathing, administering medicine, wound … Continue Reading
Intersection Syndrome is a type of wrist tendonitis that is common in Illinois workers’ compensation claims. It is a condition in which the tendons over the back of the forearm and wrist become inflamed. We see this injury all the time in people on assembly lines who have had their pace of their work sped … Continue Reading
Has your Illinois workers’ compensation case been denied due to a pre-existing injury? Are you worried it will be? We can likely help. Call us at 312-346-5578 to have a free, confidential, consultation with an attorney. A big misconception is that if you have a prior injury, you can’t bring a workers’ compensation claim for … Continue Reading
If you have a hip injury that you believe is related to your job, we are experienced attorneys who will talk to you for free about your Illinois work comp case. Contact us at 312-346-5578 any time. We cover all of Illinois. One of the most serious injuries you can have at work is hip … Continue Reading
Do you have bursitis? Do you think it’s related to your job? We can likely help. We are experienced Illinois work injury lawyers. If you want to speak with a lawyer for free, you can contact us any time at 888-795-1766. There isn’t any type of injury that we haven’t seen or helped with in … Continue Reading
Do you have a shoulder injury that you think is work related? We are experienced Illinois work comp attorneys who will talk to you for free and in plain English. If you’d like a no commitment, confidential and free consultation, please call us any time at 888-705-1766. We help with cases everywhere in Illinois. There … Continue Reading
Have you been sexually assaulted while working? We can help and will treat you with dignity and respect. Call us at 312-346-5578 to speak with an experienced lawyer for free and in confidence. A recent caller had a horrific experience while working. Her boss came up and cupped her breasts from behind and started kissing … Continue Reading
Do you have PTSD that is related to your job? We are experienced Illinois workers’ compensation attorneys. Since 2001 we’ve helped tens of thousands of injured workers who are looking for representation or just need questions answered. If you’d like to speak with a lawyer for free, fill out our contact form or call us … Continue Reading
It can be difficult to prove a heart attack is work related in Illinois. Just being at the job when the heart attack happens or having a stressful job isn’t usually enough to win a case. The reality is that while these are difficult cases, they are winnable with the right set of facts. It’s … Continue Reading
Most people have heard the phrase “torn cartilage” before. Usually you hear it when there are reports about athlete injuries. It’s actually a really common Illinois work injury too. Most people don’t know what it means exactly. Cartilage is a soft, rubbery tissue that covers the ends of bones inside joints. Cartilage acts as a … Continue Reading
When you think of a work injury in Illinois, most people will imagine someone hurting their back from heavy lifting or slipping on a wet floor and twisting their knee. We of course help many people with those types of situations, but also help a lot of workers who have unexpected or atypical work injuries. … Continue Reading
Under Illinois workers’ compensation law, an employer through their insurance company is required to compensate you and cover your medical bills from any injury that stems from the original injury. So if you break your leg and are on crutches and the crutch use causes a shoulder problem, that’s part of the original case. Or … Continue Reading
Covid is sadly not over. Earlier this summer it felt like everyone I knew either had it or was getting over it or had a family member dealing with it. Most people think of Covid in terms of death numbers. And while those cases are staggering, Covid isn’t like the flu in that you always … Continue Reading
While every Illinois workers compensation case is different, a lot of them are similar. Someone types all day and gets carpal tunnel. A truck driver slips exiting their cab and hurts their shoulder when they try to catch themselves. A factory worker feels a pop in their back when lifting a box. Their individual experiences … Continue Reading
Recently it was Amazon Prime day. It’s the big Amazon day for specials, sales and membership drives. It’s a huge money maker for them. And it’s also a really dangerous time for Amazon warehouse workers in Illinois. These great employees work in a fast paced, intense environment year round. It only gets worse around Prime … Continue Reading
Under the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Act, the insurance company is allowed to send you to a doctor of their own choosing. This is called a Section 12 exam as it’s from Section 12 of the Act. It’s more commonly known as an IME or Independent Medical Examination. If you read this blog or if you’ve … Continue Reading
