Tag Archives: pre-trial

What Is The Illinois Workers’ Compensation Act?

By Mike Helfand on September 25, 2025 Posted in Tips if Injured

We get so many great questions that every few months or so we like to compile a “best of” section that we think would be informative for our readers. If you want a free consultation or are looking to hire an attorney, call us at 312-346-5578. What is the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Act? This came … Continue Reading

Illinois Work Comp Pre-Trial FAQ’s

By Mike Helfand on June 12, 2025 Posted in Tips if Injured

If you are reading this, you will likely see a button for a live chat feature. When we are available, that is actually run by attorneys. So you can speak not just with a live person every time (no AI ever on here), but also with an attorney. I have so many great and interesting … Continue Reading

What Happens When A Work Comp Case Is Ready To Settle

By Mike Helfand on April 13, 2023 Posted in Benefits

A client with an Illinois workers’ compensation case was upset with me recently. They felt that the lawyer I had suggested to them to work on their case wasn’t doing what they said they’d do. After we talked, and I broke down how the Illinois work comp settlement process works, he felt better. He told … Continue Reading

The Illinois Workers’ Compensation Pre-Trial

By Mike Helfand on June 27, 2017 Posted in Tips if Injured

90%+ of Illinois work injury cases settle. Most happen because your lawyer and the insurance adjuster or defense attorney come to an agreement and you go along with it. Many other times though each side is willing to settle, but you and they can’t agree on what the case is worth. When that happens the … Continue Reading