The Importance Of The First Doctor’s Visit

By Mike Helfand on September 5, 2023 Posted in Benefits

While every Illinois workers compensation case is different, there are certain factors that we look into when we give you a free consultation that will help us determine if you have a case that we or any other lawyer would want to pursue. One of these factors is how long did it take you to … Continue Reading

The IME Doctor Says I Can Work, But I Can’t

By Mike Helfand on January 9, 2020 Posted in Tips if Injured

I checked the search terms that lead to clicks on my blog. The most popular search from the last month was something along the lines of “The IME says I can work, but I don’t feel I can.” It’s not surprising that people want to learn about how to handle that. We get a variation … Continue Reading

Hurt At Work In Illinois, How Many Physical Therapy Visits Do You Get?

By Mike Helfand on July 19, 2018 Posted in Benefits

A very nice caller to my office hurt her shoulder while working in the northern suburbs of Chicago and was upset over what an insurance adjuster had told her. Long story short, her doctor said she might need surgery, but wanted to try six weeks of physical therapy first. This woman does not want to … Continue Reading