Fourteen years ago today we started our law firm. From there we created a state wide network of like minded workers’ compensation attorneys who fight for their clients. I’m thrilled to say that we’ve been able to help thousands of people over the years. I still have all of the energy in the world to … Continue Reading
I was talking to a new client the other day and he told me, “You are the first lawyer I’ve talked to that I didn’t want to grab by the throat.” I let him know that I didn’t want him to grab me by the throat either. The reason for the compliment he said was … Continue Reading
Fresh off the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission website: Arbitration assignments announced The calls of former arbitrators will be handled as follows: Former arbitrator Hearing Site November Arbitrator December Arbitrator January Arbitrator DeVriendt Chicago Mason Mason Mason Galicia Chicago Kane Black eliminated; all cases reassigned Giordano Peoria Granada Luskin See below. Hagan Chicago Pulia/Doherty … Continue Reading
Life really was different before 9-11-01. Just a couple years before that day, I remember showing up to O’Hare for a flight having lost my paper ticket and not having ID on me (don’t worry, that little tid bit has nothing to do with how I handle cases :)). Of course I was able to … Continue Reading
We’ll be blogging again next week. We are workers’ compensation attorneys that help people with Illinois work injuries anywhere in IL via our statewide network of attorneys. Contact us and we will answer your questions or find the right lawyer for your situation.… Continue Reading
Straight from the IWCC presses: Insurance agent convicted on wc fraud Reuben Collier, Jr., of Collier Insurance Agency in Waukegan, has pled guilty to three felony charges of theft, forgery, and workers’ compensation fraud. He collected money from 22 north suburban businesses for workers’ compensation insurance, issued false certificates of insurance, never secured coverage, and … Continue Reading
Under the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Act, an employer or their insurance company has two weeks to either pay TTD benefits or approve medical care or have a good faith dispute as to why they are not paying. If they don’t, we as Illinois workers’ compensation lawyers can hit them for penalties. These penalties can be … Continue Reading
