Here’s a really common fact pattern under Illinois workers’ compensation law. The names of the workers and the employer might change and the injuries might be different, but the way it plays out happens all the time. A worker gets hurt on the job. They report it to their employer and go to the doctor. … Continue Reading
I had a recent talk with an injured worker who had a very serious neck injury and has been off of work for two years. His medical bills have all been paid and the case has been accepted. He had one neck surgery that did not solve his problem so now his treating doctor and … Continue Reading
The Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission used to have Arbitrators and Commissioners that were on the job for many years or even decades. You can argue whether that is good or bad (I mostly think it was good), but either way you can’t argue that things have changed. Over the last few months and really since … Continue Reading
We are Chicago work injury attorneys who have created a state wide network of experienced attorneys who fight for their clients. If you’d like our help call us at (312) 346-5578. We cover all of Illinois and calls are always free and confidential. A very nice woman called me and wanted to hire me to … Continue Reading
A woman called me with a nightmare story. She has a pretty good case. So good in fact that she got offered $200,000.00 to settle. Problem is that her case appears to be worth closer to $250,000.00 and her attorney hasn’t gotten back to her about a Medicare set aside which is a payment the … Continue Reading
Here’s a really common fact pattern under Illinois workers’ compensation law. The names of the workers and the employer might change and the injuries might be different, but the way it plays out happens all the time. A worker gets hurt on the job. They report it to their employer and go to the doctor. … Continue Reading
