I was contacted recently by someone who suffered severe burns in an explosion at work. He had 2nd and 3rd degree burns on his arms and face after his work-related injury in the Chicago area. Unlike most callers, he didn’t want a workers’ compensation attorney. He was upset because the doctors and nurses didn’t at … Continue Reading
Most people who get injured at work have a process that goes like this: 1. Have an injury on the job. 2. Report it to your boss who files a claim with their work comp insurance. 3. Get medical care paid for by the work comp insurance. And the case goes on from there based … Continue Reading
A statement I hear a lot from injured workers is that “I’m not the suing type.” That’s alright because Illinois workers’ compensation claims aren’t lawsuits, they are claims for benefits you are entitled to. So just like you wouldn’t feel bad using your company’s health insurance if you or a family member got sick, you … Continue Reading
A while ago, I spoke to a great guy who has been a prison guard for quite some time in Illinois. He has multiple injuries that are clearly related to his job activities. He’s in tremendous pain every day and can barely pick up his grandchild anymore. Years ago some Illinois prison guards were given … Continue Reading