Free advice from a Chicago workers compensation attorney on what to do if injured on the job in Illinois. Help all over including Wheaton, Peoria, Decatur, Quad Cities, all of IL for job accidents.
I just don’t get some lawyers. It’s usually the older ones who do the dumbest things, and that is exactly what happened to a recent caller to my office. She had a major injury which requires back surgery. She hired a lawyer who has over 40 years of experience and a reputation as a crotchety … Continue Reading
Second opinion from a great Chicago workers compensation lawyer. Beware attorneys who insist you see a certain doctor for your injury.… Continue Reading
How long after a work injury can your employer drug test you? Top Chicago work comp law firm offers no cost legal guidance on this issue.… Continue Reading
We get so many great inquiries. I usually write a long blog post about questions, but thought I’d try something different and give a lot of information with short answers. Here are 30 great inquiries we’ve received. As always, if you have any questions you can call us at 312-346-5578.… Continue Reading
Like any other industry, a lot has changed with Illinois workers compensation law since I first became an attorney in 1997. Back then the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission was called the Illinois Industrial Commission. Many of the Arbitrators were old timers who had been there forever and couldn’t lose their jobs. This includes one that … Continue Reading
I said to a recent caller that, “Your employer is not the boss of you,” and they were a little perplexed. His response was, “Yes he is, the owner of the company is my boss, and he makes the schedule.” This conversation was about his employer telling him to ignore his doctor’s restrictions following a … Continue Reading
Why won't the work comp company call you back? Learn from a top Illinois workers compensation attorney how to solve this common problem.… Continue Reading
We are Illinois work comp lawyers who will talk to anyone for free about their case or the law in general. You can reach us any time at 312-346-5578. We get so many great questions, many of which turn into a blog post. Here are some questions and answers that we’ve had over the last … Continue Reading
There is a meme I saw that said something like, “Of all the things that never happened, that never happened the most.” This popped in my head when thinking about the calls I get once a month or so from people who have Illinois work comp attorneys and are worried that their lawyer has been … Continue Reading
Illinois work comp law when an employer can not accommodate the restrictions your doctor has given you following an injury. Speak to a lawyer for free.… Continue Reading
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If you have an Illinois work injury, you likely need an orthopedic doctor. Help from an experienced attorney in Chicago to get a great doctor.… Continue Reading
Under Illinois workers compensation law, you can't be forced to resign in order to set a settlement, but some insurance companies try to do it anyway.… Continue Reading
Info on why Illinois workers compensation attorneys turn down cases. It's not because they are afraid of your employer. Free consultation.… Continue Reading
A potential client contacted me about getting a new Illinois workers compensation attorney. Her lawyer hadn’t returned a phone call in two weeks and generally speaking didn’t make the worker feel like they cared about them. This is a story we sadly hear all of the time. She wanted to know what went in to … Continue Reading
There are some things I will never understand. The phenomenon of flight. I know there is science behind it, but it still feels crazy to me that it works. I don’t understand people online who argue with experts who have dedicated their studies to a certain area. I don’t get why dental and eye care … Continue Reading
One of the great things about Illinois workers’ compensation law is that when you sign up with an attorney, everyone has to use the same contract. It’s created and provided by the State of Illinois. It lays out the attorney fee (20%), that we get reimbursed for expenses, that a settlement can’t be made without … Continue Reading
A recent injured worker in Chicago called and asked something that I get asked in one way or another a couple of times a year. He was looking for help on a case that resulted in a torn bicep and rotator cuff. Here’s what he said to me: I was hurt at work and hired … Continue Reading
We are Chicago work comp attorneys who will talk to anyone for free about Illinois workers compensation laws and their cases. You can call us any time at 312-346-5578 for help anywhere in Illinois. Many of the posts we write are based off of great questions we get from people. Here are some good questions … Continue Reading
A very nice woman who had hired a Rockford workers compensation attorney was upset with him. He hadn’t gotten in touch in any way in over nine months. She was right to be upset with him as that is way too long not to hear anything from your lawyer. She went on to ask me … Continue Reading
Every week we are fortunate to talk to 30-40 Illinois workers about their cases. We love helping people no matter what stage of their claim, even if it’s just offering some free advice. The truth is that the sooner after your accident/injury that you reach out, the more we can likely help you avoid mistakes … Continue Reading