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How We Saved An Injured Worker From A Terrible Lawyer

By Mike Helfand on August 24, 2026 Posted in Benefits

While there is so much important advice we can give to an injured Illinois worker, right at the top is do not settle your case too soon. When you settle, it cuts off your benefits and ends the case for good. About five years ago, we got called by a person whose Illinois attorney was … Continue Reading

Why Aren’t I Getting A Settlement Offer?

By Mike Helfand on August 27, 2018 Posted in Benefits

Under Illinois workers’ compensation law, the insurance company is not required to give you a settlement offer. We’ve had a bunch of questions lately from people wondering why that haven’t gotten one and there are a ton of reasons why it could be happening. Here are some scenarios. High wage earner has been getting TTD … Continue Reading