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Illinois Work Comp Benefits Not Being Paid? Look For This

By Mike Helfand on May 13, 2023 Posted in Benefits

In my free time, I’ve coached soccer on and off for over 30 years. I’ve learned so much from other coaches. One of the best things I was ever taught was to look for cues. For example, if you see an opponent turn his hips a certain way, it can be a cue for how … Continue Reading

Can Work Comp Stop Paying Without Notice In Illinois?

By Mike Helfand on January 21, 2023 Posted in Tips if Injured

We are Illinois work injury attorneys. You can contact us any time to speak with a lawyer for free and in confidence. Call us at 312-346-5578. We cover all of Illinois. I have the pleasure of talking to 5-10 people a day who have Illinois work comp questions. A recent caller asked a really good … Continue Reading

Why Is It Taking So Long To Get The IME Report?

By Mike Helfand on August 1, 2022 Posted in Tips if Injured

When you are hurt on the job in Illinois, you generally speaking have the right to choose your own doctor. The insurance company can’t dictate who you treat with, but does have a right to send you to a one time exam called an independent medical examination or IME. It’s not so “independent” in many … Continue Reading

Lazy Insurance Adjuster Causes Work Injury To Get Worse

By Mike Helfand on October 8, 2021 Posted in Tips if Injured

I’ve written a lot about lazy Illinois work comp attorneys, but there are also some work comp insurance adjusters who really are slackers. It’s often a low paying and not very rewarding job. I’ve spoken to many over the years that really just wish to be doing something else. The turnover rate at a lot … Continue Reading