Even with a history of back problems, you can have an Illinois workers comp claim if the job has made your condition worse. Talk to a lawyer for free… Continue Reading
One really misunderstood aspect of Illinois workers compensation law is the belief by many that just because an injury happens while you are on the clock it’s a work comp case. That’s not true. You have to show that your injury arose out of your job. That means your job duties contributed in some way … Continue Reading
Whether an injury qualifies as a “work injury” for purposes of workers’ compensation involves a close look at the specific facts of the situation. Where you were, what you were doing, what your job entails … these are all relevant. Simply being at work or on the clock is not enough. One important factor is … Continue Reading
As I’ve written about before, I get calls and letters all of the time from doctors who are trying to get me to send them patients. And if I do, they’ll send me injured workers and we’ll all get rich. At least that’s what they are thinking. At the expense of my pocket book, but … Continue Reading
The most wonderful time of the year is upon us with the NCAA basketball tournament. Because I help injured workers, I think about the ways I’ve been in touch with injured workers throughout the years that are somehow connected to the tourney. Here are some scenarios that I’ve been involved with. Let’s play is it … Continue Reading
I had a very nice call recently with the father of an injured worker. I love getting calls from concerned parents because it’s a great sign when you have people that care about you and will look out for you. Most of the time those clients are a pleasure to be around. I was able … Continue Reading
The most flattering thing that ever happens to me is when someone calls or e-mails and tells me that they’ve been reading my blog for months or even years and that it has been a good source of information for them. While we love to get new clients of course, the primary purpose of this … Continue Reading
We like to warn people about various tactics that the insurance companies use to deter workers from pursuing a claim for benefits. A lot of what they try to pull works on injured employees because they have never been in this type of situation before and they don’t know what’s normal. If the insurance … Continue Reading
Employers in Illinois can require drug testing after a work injury. They are also permitted to have a policy in place to fire employees who refuse drug tests. Not all policies stand up under legal scrutiny, and it’s illegal to fire an employee because they are pursuing a workers’ compensation claim. However, the main point … Continue Reading
The length of time from the date of your injury until the completion of your workers’ compensation claim is something that varies from person to person. Insurance claims, lawsuits and other legal matters often take longer than expected, and that is an unfortunate reality in the legal industry. The key is understanding the timeline in … Continue Reading
Last month, former fighters of the UFC, which is the world’s largest mixed martial arts organization, filed a lawsuit that alleged among other things that the UFC unfairly restricted their pay and ability to earn a living. I think it’s nuts that those fighters haven’t formed a union, but that’s a story for another day. … Continue Reading
We’ve written before about the fact that not every on-the-job injury is considered a work injury for purposes of workers’ compensation. What we mean by that is that you can get hurt at work, but if your job didn’t put you at an increased risk for that injury, then it’s just a regular injury. It’s … Continue Reading
Some work injury cases are very straightforward. Others have some fact or circumstance that makes them less so. One of these circumstances is when the injured worker was already suffering from an illness or condition when they got hurt at work. Not everyone is in perfect health. If you re-injure an old injury because of … Continue Reading
We sometimes hear from people who are wondering whether they can sue their employer for damages after a work injury. It’s a fair question. These callers often believe that their employer caused their injury, either because of some oversight or because their employer did something to contribute to an unsafe working environment. So they claim … Continue Reading
Most people who suffer a job injury don’t know much about workers’ compensation, which makes sense. It’s not something you’d look into unless and until you have a need for it. So one of the main questions we get about Illinois work injury law is “Am I covered?” This area of law is very fact … Continue Reading
We get a good number of calls from Illinois nursing home employees who have suffered a work accident or injury. It makes sense, considering the physical nature of the job. In fact, nursing home employees are often considered high risk for work injuries. For example, nursing home employees are at risk for slip and fall … Continue Reading
Have you ever been to Herrin, Illinois? Neither have I. I’m sure it’s a lovely place and I’ve worked with many injured workers from down in that part of the state. But it’s more than five hours from my office and the only practical way of getting there is to driver, so I’ve never been … Continue Reading
A reader asked us the following: I was injured three plus years ago. I was 35 on date of injury and am now 39. I underwent six surgeries ending with a total knee replacement. I am no longer able to have employment in law enforcement and was approved for and am just now receiving medical … Continue Reading
The biggest reason why we don’t represent liars is because it’s simply the right thing to do. It’s also because we value our reputation among arbitrators and insurance companies, as well as our relationship with our existing and future clients. We aren’t just saying this. We’ve actually refused to take on clients, and even fired … Continue Reading
Illinois workers’ compensation claims get denied all of the time for the most ridiculous reasons or often without a reason at all. When your case is denied, you have no choice other than getting a lawyer. If they know what they are doing they will get your case ready for trial which usually means … Continue Reading
There are many companies that have summer events to try and boost morale or simply reward workers for a job well done. That is a good thing of course. Most of these events are voluntary which means that if you don’t go that is your prerogative and it won’t affect your employment in any way. … Continue Reading
There is no special skill required to represent a member of a union who is hurt on the job as compared to a regular employee who is hurt on the job. This is especially true if you have real experience in representing injured workers. Once you’ve represented one City of Chicago employee, you know that … Continue Reading
We are a unique Illinois workers’ compensation law firm in that we’ve created a statewide network of like minded attorneys that fight for their clients and get good results. This doesn’t guarantee you anything, but having someone experienced in your corner can only help. If you already have a lawyer and it’s not going … Continue Reading
An Illinois court of appeals awarded workers’ compensation to a woman who tripped on a cracked sidewalk on her way into work. She was a county employee, entering the county courthouse after a work meeting elsewhere. The door she normally entered through was locked, and she was on her way to the front steps of … Continue Reading
Even with a history of back problems, you can have an Illinois workers comp claim if the job has made your condition worse. Talk to a lawyer for free… Continue Reading
