Medical Privacy and Illinois Workers’ Compensation

By Mike Helfand on February 16, 2026 Posted in Benefits

I recently read an article about medical privacy laws and it said that injured workers have it worse than anyone, including prisoners. Many injured workers are left to either disclose sensitive personal medical information or not pursue a claim at all. Of course, the insurance company hopes you choose the not at all route. The … Continue Reading

Do I Have To Tell My Boss I’m Going To The Hospital?

By Mike Helfand on January 3, 2023 Posted in Tips if Injured

There is a very important Illinois workers’ compensation law that says you have to notify your employer about a work accident within 45 days of when you knew or should have known that you were injured on the job. If you don’t, you lose your rights to get work comp benefits. In other words, if … Continue Reading

I Don’t Trust Illinois Work Comp Insurance Companies

By Mike Helfand on September 2, 2021 Posted in Tips if Injured

One of my strengths as an attorney is that I know that even after 24 years I can always learn more. That’s one reason why I am always talking to other attorneys who I respect and picking their brains. I had the opportunity to do that recently with a top Waukegan workers’ compensation attorney. When … Continue Reading