Archives: Tips if Injured
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.
When You Can’t Decide To Switch Lawyers Or Not
While I always encourage people to stay with their Illinois work comp attorney when it makes sense to, sometimes I talk to an injured worker who clearly has a terrible lawyer and they waffle about switching. It’s like Stockholm Syndrome where the kidnap victim becomes sympathetic to their prisoner. These are things I’ve heard from … Continue Reading
Why Would This Chicago Work Comp Attorney Not File A Trial Motion For Two Years?
Here’s a really common fact pattern under Illinois workers’ compensation law. The names of the workers and the employer might change and the injuries might be different, but the way it plays out happens all the time. A worker gets hurt on the job. They report it to their employer and go to the doctor. … Continue Reading
How To Get A Great Illinois Work Comp Lawyer
A friend of mine who I consider to be an outstanding Illinois workers’ compensation attorney told me about a case he turned down. The potential client was seriously injured to the point where he’d already had two surgeries before he even called a lawyer. Even if he makes a great recovery and returns to work, … Continue Reading
Expenses And The Illinois Work Comp Attorney Contract
How case expenses work in Illinois workers compensation claims. What to know about the attorney representation agreement and your obligations under that contract.… Continue Reading
Having A WC Claim Number Doesn’t Mean You Have A Claim
I’ve literally talked to tens of thousands of people about their Illinois workers’ compensation claims over the last 27 years. I think I do a pretty good job of talking in plain English and helping people understand what is going well with their case and what isn’t. I didn’t do a good job of getting … Continue Reading
What Is A Medical Only Illinois Work Comp Claim?
Illinois injury law, what is a medical only claim? Can you still get a settlement? Free advice from a great Chicago workers compensation accident lawyer.… Continue Reading
50 Things To Know About Illinois Workers’ Compensation Law
While we have a lot of long time readers, we also have many people who come to us who aren’t familiar with Illinois workers’ compensation law. In no particular order, here are 50 things we think you should know about how these cases work. We hope these tips help. If you have any questions or … Continue Reading
What ChatGPT Said About FedEx Work Comp Cases
I’ve been a lawyer for 27 years and not a week goes by where I’m not pitched something from someone. For years it’s mostly been lead generators (I never use them) or support staff help like remote answering services. The latest is about once a week an AI (artificial intelligence) company emails me trying to … Continue Reading
Why Did An Amazon Supervisor Tell An Injured Illinois Worker To Lie?
I’ve never had an employee of mine get injured on the job and I hope it stays that way. But if I did, I can’t imagine doing anything other than telling them who our insurance carrier is and wishing them a speedy, healthy recovery. I’m a small business and have gotten along well with the … Continue Reading
Nominee For Worst Illinois Work Comp Lie Of 2024
If you get injured on the job in Illinois, you can bet that at some point someone will lie to you. Most of the lies or half truths are committed by insurance companies. Some are unfortunately committed by attorneys who will tell their clients lies about how long it takes to get to trial or … Continue Reading
Chiropractors And Illinois Work Comp
Info on why seeing a chiropractor if you are hurt at work in Illinois could blow up your workers' compensation claim.… Continue Reading
Why This Illinois Work Comp Attorney Didn’t File The Case For Two Years
To me, the worst thing a lawyer can do is focus on what’s best for them over what is best for their clients. In almost every case that means they worry about money and how they can get more even if it’s not the best thing for the injured worker. The most common way this … Continue Reading
How Soon Should You Return to Work After A Workers’ Comp Injury in Illinois?
When do you return to work after a work injury in Illinois? Answers from a top Chicago work comp law firm with advice on how not to screw up your case.… Continue Reading
Blommer Chocolate Work Comp Claims After Plant Closing
What happens when you are injured on the job in Illinois and your employer goes out of business or shuts down a plant. That's happening to Blommer Chocolate employees.… Continue Reading
Can A Physical Therapist Take You Off Work And Other Illinois Work Comp Questions
We get so many great questions from injured workers in Illinois. A lot of them turn into blog posts. With some of the others we like to put them into a post every few months. Here are some of the great questions we’ve received so far in 2024. I’m seeing a physical therapist for my … Continue Reading
Would You Order Lasagna From McDonalds?
Finding an attorney who specializes in Illinois work injuries gives you the best chance of winning your case and getting the highest settlement possible.… Continue Reading
Chicago Work Comp Firm Allegedly Falling Apart
There’s a Chicago workers’ compensation law firm that over the last ten or so years has handled thousands of cases. They do a lot of advertising, but I don’t usually hear the same complaints about this firm as I do about some of the other firms that do whatever they can to sign up more … Continue Reading
Illinois Work Comp Attorney Doesn’t Go To Court
When you hire a lawyer for an Illinois workers’ compensation claim, you reasonably can expect them to help you from the beginning to the end of the case. Most cases don’t go to trial, but it can happen and that is part of your lawyer’s job. It’s really basic stuff. There are some Illinois work … Continue Reading
How To Fire An Illinois Workers Comp Attorney
Info on how to fire your Illinois workers compensation attorney without owing them any money. Get a better workmans comp lawyer on your case in Illinois.… Continue Reading
When Your Illinois Work Comp Attorney Sucks
I had a very interesting call with an injured worker recently that was going through a unique situation. Her case was set for trial and as she was preparing for trial she felt her attorney was a bit off. So she looked him up and discovered that he’s not licensed to practice law. I can’t … Continue Reading
Chipotle Workers Comp Lawyers In Illinois
Learn about the injuries that happen to Chipotle workers and how an experienced Illinois workers comp attorney can protect you.… Continue Reading
Illinois Workers’ Compensation Scammer
Not too long ago I had a call from someone that felt like it should be an April Fools call, but it wasn’t. Basically, the caller was worried about her son. He had received payment for being off work for three months, but apparently was on video, drunk and dancing at a party and joking … Continue Reading
IL Work Comp – Your Employer Can’t Talk To Your Doctor
Your employer does not have a right to talk to your doctor if you are injured on the job in Illinois. Learn how the Petrillo Doctrine protects you.… Continue Reading
