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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
