One thing that makes us unique is that we have created a state-wide network of experienced lawyers who do a great job for their clients, fight for them, and deliver great customer service. It’s not a group anyone can pay to join. Its attorneys I’ve gotten to know in 24 years of being a lawyer … Continue Reading
We are experienced workers’ compensation lawyers who will talk to you for free. Call us at in confidence at 888-705-1766 any time or fill out our contact form. One question I occasionally like to ask is what is something that is well known by Illinois work comp attorneys that their clients don’t know. There is … Continue Reading
Most Illinois employers aren’t terrible people. They carry Illinois workers compensation insurance and try to create a safe environment for their employees. They know that accidents can happen, take care of their workers, and want them to get better. Unfortunately, some employers are scumbags and those are the ones that are often worth writing blog … Continue Reading
While the focus of our practice is representing injured Illinois workers, we have created a network of experienced attorneys throughout both Illinois and the country. Our goal is to help any injured worker we can. One of the attorneys we work with helps contractors injured overseas. Those workers fall under a work comp program called … Continue Reading
Every day, I hear from callers who have suffered injuries at work. Some injuries are the result of a one-time accident or trauma, while some are caused by repetitive activity. Some injuries are incredibly devastating and painful to the worker, while others are manageable or more of an annoyance. Many people get injuries that they … Continue Reading
One of the reasons shady insurance companies and greedy employers are able to continue to take advantage of people is that often injured workers let them get away with it. In many cases, I’ve seen workers apologize for getting hurt even when it was due to no fault of their own. This thought occurred to … Continue Reading
Most people have heard the story of the woman who sued McDonald’s after she got badly burned from spilling coffee on herself. What’s less known is that she didn’t get the millions people think she did, and that she only won the case for her severe burns because it was proved that McDonald’s had known … Continue Reading
Did you get hurt on the job this week? You’re not alone. Work accidents this week are more common than any other. In some industries they are up by 5.7% as compared to a normal work week. Why is that happening? It’s daylight savings time. Because we sprung the clocks an hour ahead this week, … Continue Reading
Without a doubt, the most common question we get is, “What is my case worth?” Some people want to know that out of curiosity. Others want to see if it will be worth it. A few want to make plans to spend the money. Some feel better by knowing there will be compensation in the … Continue Reading
I really, really can’t stand shady insurance companies. I also have disdain for employers who act like the rules don’t apply to them. This happened recently to a caller of mine who unfortunately had a common problem. He badly injured his knee in a work-related accident. He has no medical insurance, but somehow managed to … Continue Reading
While it’s not the worst part of the Covid pandemic, Illinois workers’ compensation claims have been affected in many ways due to Coronavirus. I’m not talking about people who got Covid at work. We are able to help most of them. I’m talking about people who have been unable to get medical care after a … Continue Reading
Under Illinois work comp law, you are never going to get a windfall of money, even if you have a major injury. So how did a worker doing construction on a CTA job site end up with $12 million for a back injury that left him paralyzed from the waist down? While doing his job, … Continue Reading
We are experienced lawyers who will talk to you for free about your work injury case. Call us at 888-705-1766 or fill out our contact form and we will call you. I’ve been an a work comp attorney since 1997 and after a while you begin to notice trends in how insurance companies try to … Continue Reading
Have you suffered a fracture of the acetabulum due to a work accident? Unfortunately, you know firsthand how painful this type of injury can be. The hip joint is a ball and socket joint. The upper end of the thigh bone, or femur, meets the socket part, which is lined with smooth cartilage. This socket … Continue Reading
The amount you get paid for being off work from a work injury in Illinois or for a settlement is based on your average weekly wage. In general, you get 2/3 of your wage, tax free, for the time that you are unable to work due to being injured on the job. There are maximum … Continue Reading
Since 2001 we have helped thousands of truck drivers who had questions about Illinois workers compensation law or who needed to find the right legal representation. There is probably no other industry that is as shady as trucking when it comes to work comp claims. I say that because many trucking outfits are fly by … Continue Reading
A lot of my blog posts come from talks with injured workers or attorneys on some interesting cases. When I hear the same question over and over, it’s also a sign that writing about it would be a good idea. One common query is, “Why would an insurance company deny my case?” It’s often asked … Continue Reading
We are experienced Illinois workers’ compensation attorneys who will talk to you for free about your case. Call us any time at 888-705-1766. We cover all of Illinois. Vocational rehabilitation does not occur in most work comp cases. It happens when injured workers have permanent restrictions that can not be accommodated by their employer. A … Continue Reading
We are Chicago attorneys who help with workers’ compensation cases throughout Illinois. Call us at 888-705-1766 any time for a free consultation. As I approach 50, I can attest that even in a relatively fit person, your body breaks down as it gets older. I used to stay out until 2 a.m. when I was … Continue Reading
We are experienced Illinois work comp attorneys who care about our clients. If you would like a a free consultation, call us at 888-705-1766 or fill out our contact form and we will call you By far the most popular questions we get from injured Illinois workers have to do with settling their case. Whether … Continue Reading
There is no law that requires your attorney to have any amount of experience to handle your case. If you have an Illinois law license, you can sign up an Illinois workers’ compensation case. Now if you are an injured worker, while you can hire anyone you want, you’d certainly want an attorney that has … Continue Reading
Dealing with insurance companies on Illinois workers’ compensation cases often feels like a game of cat and mouse. We only represent honest workers with legitimate claims. Insurance companies will still treat some of these people like scammers and fight cases that shouldn’t be denied. They will also use questionable and sometimes outright gross tactics to … Continue Reading
The reality is that many Illinois work comp cases are not 100% straight forward. By that I mean most cases aren’t caught on film or have an insurance company giving you everything you want. Even when it’s crystal clear that you were hurt at work, at some point the insurance company will try to fight … Continue Reading
We are experienced Illinois work comp attorneys who will talk to you for free. Call us any time at 888-705-1766 to speak with a lawyer. We cover all of Illinois. One of the basics of the legal system, no matter what your case is, is that if you are bringing the case, you have to … Continue Reading
One thing that makes us unique is that we have created a state-wide network of experienced lawyers who do a great job for their clients, fight for them, and deliver great customer service. It’s not a group anyone can pay to join. Its attorneys I’ve gotten to know in 24 years of being a lawyer … Continue Reading
