A lot of what the general public knows about the law comes from things they hear about on TV or the movies or from other sources like the newspaper or the internet. So I don’t blame them when they ask about things that don’t apply to work comp law in Illinois. The two most common … Continue Reading
An injured Chicago worker who has a lawyer called us to vent about her case. She didn’t call her lawyer because he hasn’t called her back the last two times she called and she thinks he’s on vacation. I was happy to let her rant and get out her frustrations. One thing I liked about … Continue Reading
When you are hurt on the job in Illinois, you are entitled to have all of your medical care to be paid and 2/3 of your pay, tax-free, for your time off of work. These are really important benefits because if you are injured, immediate medical care can be the difference between a short-term and … Continue Reading