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.
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
I had a live chat recently with someone who had a back injury and was being released to light duty that they didn’t think they should do. They had a great question which was: When should a lawyer be used for workers compensation claims? What I told them is what I’d tell anyone. Hopefully, it … Continue Reading
Amazon is a thriving business that delivers to consumers at an unmatched rate. The downfall to this convenience is a constant occurrence of injuries to their workers. Amazon is found to have an abnormally large influx of work-related injuries. This could be due to anything from poor work environments, employee overexertion to high-pressure working conditions. … Continue Reading
I recently had a live chat with an injured worker who told me that he wants to hire the best workers compensation attorney in Illinois. That’s a request we get a lot. Because he was injured in southern Illinois, we referred him to a great lawyer down there. It’s important, in my opinion, to get … Continue Reading
A bold student contacted me looking for help with a school project. Their question was: Can you tell me the pros and cons of hiring a workers compensation attorney? It sounded like they wanted me to do their work for them. I barely did my work when I was in school 30 years ago, but … Continue Reading
If you’ve ever seen an arrest on a TV show or movie, you’ve heard the saying, “You have the right to remain silent. Anything you say can and will be used against you. You have the right to an attorney …” This is called a Miranda Warning and it’s done in real life when the … Continue Reading
If you are injured at work in Illinois and pursue a case through the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission, your case will be assigned to an Arbitrator. Which Arbitrator you get is typically determined by what city you were hurt in. For injuries that happen in DuPage County, your case will be assigned to the Arbitrator … Continue Reading
If you are injured at work in Illinois, you have the right to choose your doctor and the insurance company has a right to send you to an IME or independent medical exam. It’s a one time (typically) exam and the doctor that you see is not there to look out for you. Instead they … Continue Reading
A functional capacity evaluation (FCE) is a medical test that is designed to help an injured worker determine what level of work that they can handle. It’s typically done at the end of your medical care when a doctor thinks you are as good as you are going to get. It doesn’t happen for workers … Continue Reading
This is a crazy week for finding an Illinois work comp attorney. Most law firms are closed July 3-5 and a lot of lawyers take this whole week off. If you call our office, we might not be in the office, but we have a 24-hour answering service. They will page us right away, and … Continue Reading
A very nice woman called us, looking for help with her recently injured husband. He didn’t have a specific accident date but appears to have been hurt over a period of time due to repetitive work activities. His doctor told him that his injuries were work-related and that he should talk to his doctor. He’s … Continue Reading
I got a phone call recently from a very seriously injured worker. She had a major back surgery and is likely facing another. Her case is old, and in her head, she just wants it over with. So naturally, she’s thinking about what the case is worth. When she called me and I learned how … Continue Reading
Sometimes when I hear about how cruel or unreasonable some Illinois employers are, it doesn’t seem like real life. I just can’t imagine treating a worker or anyone the way that they do. Take, for example, a guy that recently contacted me. He works a heavy-duty job and was hurt because his boss didn’t properly … Continue Reading
One of the things I love to do is take live chats from people who have found this blog. If you are reading this now, a live chat popup should have already appeared. If you click on it, and I’m at my desk or close to my phone, there’s a great chance that you will … Continue Reading
When you hire a lawyer in Illinois for a work injury case, the goal should be to work with that lawyer from the beginning of the case until the end. You expect they will do their best for you which includes: communicating with you, explaining your options, making legal maneuvers to secure your benefits, and … Continue Reading
We are experienced Illinois work injury attorneys who will talk to you for free. Call us at 312-346-5578 for a free consultation about a work accident anywhere in Illinois. A really nice caller to our office had an accepted Illinois workers compensation claim. That means her bills were being paid and she was compensated for … Continue Reading
We are experienced Illinois workers compensation lawyers who will talk to you for free. Please call us any time at 312-346-5578 for a confidential consultation. When you are injured at work and hire an attorney, you are technically hiring the law firm that that attorney works for. In other words, all of their lawyers and … Continue Reading
When you hire an Illinois workers’ compensation attorney, you will be given a contract called an attorney representation agreement. Every law firm has to use the same form as it’s provided by the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission. Although firms have to use the same firm, some also add a rider to it that is often … 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
