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My Workers’ Comp Claim Was Denied. Now What?

Illinois workers’ compensation law isn’t rocket science. It does require experience though to be successful. So when someone comes to me and says that they were hurt on the job, but their claim was denied, it’s not a rocket science answer when they ask what they should do next. First off, legit claims get denied … Continue Reading

When Your Work Injury Impacts Your Mental Health

Most Illinois workers’ compensation cases involve physical injuries. You slip on a wet floor and tear your ACL. You do a lot of typing and get carpal tunnel syndrome. Occasionally people have mental injuries like PTSD. That can happen from being robbed at gun point or seeing a co-worker get killed. And at times people … Continue Reading

Ganglion Cysts and Illinois Work Comp

Ganglion cysts are a common medical condition that can develop in people who perform repetitive tasks at work. These fluid-filled lumps are typically found on the wrists, hands, fingers and/or thumbs. They can cause pain and discomfort and prevent an employee from doing their job duties. If you develop a ganglion cyst due to your … Continue Reading

Illinois Work Comp Pre-Trial FAQ’s

If you are reading this, you will likely see a button for a live chat feature. When we are available, that is actually run by attorneys. So you can speak not just with a live person every time (no AI ever on here), but also with an attorney. I have so many great and interesting … Continue Reading

H-1B Workers And Illinois Job Injuries

H1B Visa and United States flagWe 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

Injuries During Team Building Are Work Comp Claims

Person doing a trust fall at a company team building exerciseI think I did my first trust fall in junior high. Since then I’ve done scavenger hunts, pub crawls, trivia nights, egg tosses, Whirlyball, chicken wing eating contests, two truths and a lie and a bunch of other things designed to foster bonding and a good working environment. I don’t know that any of them … Continue Reading

Do I Get A Settlement If I Make A Full Recovery?

Healthy, active man running by waterThere are so many things I think an injured worker should know. Illinois is probably the best state for injured workers which is likely due to our strong union history and having pro-union people in office. Despite how strong Illinois work comp law is, not every accident or injury is a case. But most are … Continue Reading
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