Tag Archives: Nurse Case Manager

An Illinois Work Comp Nurse Case Manager First

By Mike Helfand on March 2, 2026 Posted in Tips if Injured

I have been helping injured workers since 1997. I have seen a lot of crazy scenarios come up, but can still be surprised every now and then. I had this happen recently when it came to the behavior of a nurse case manager and their involvement in the medical care of an injured worker. What … Continue Reading

When The Insurance Company Wants To Go To Your Appointments

By Mike Helfand on November 27, 2025 Posted in Tips if Injured

Under Illinois workers' compensation law, the insurance company is not allowed to talk to your doctor or go to your medical appointments. … Continue Reading

Don’t Treat With The Company Doctor Only

By Mike Helfand on March 21, 2024 Posted in Benefits

Illinois workers compensation, choose your own doctor, don't work with the company doctor. Get the best medical care you can. Advice from a top Chicago work comp attorney.… Continue Reading

Ten Illinois Workers Compensation Truths To Be Thankful For

By Mike Helfand on November 23, 2022 Posted in Benefits

It’s Thanksgiving week. Side note. We are never closed. If you ever want to speak with a lawyer for free, fill out our contact form or call us at 312-346-5578. If it’s after hours we have a 24 hour answering service who will page us right away. And we’ll call back right away, usually within … Continue Reading

25 Illinois Workers Compensation Terms You Should Know

By Mike Helfand on September 30, 2022 Posted in Tips if Injured

I was having an online chat with an injured worker the other day about attorney fees and told them how I don’t think attorneys should take a fee on TTD payments in most cases. They responded by asking, “What is TTD?” I made an error in assuming that they knew what it meant because they … Continue Reading