When Should A Lawyer Be Used For Work Comp Claims?
I had a live chat recently with someone who had a back injury and was being released to light duty that they didn’t think they should do. They had a great question which was: When should a lawyer be...
View ArticleThe Company Nurse And Illinois Work Injuries
Every week we are fortunate to talk to 30-40 Illinois workers about their cases. We love helping people no matter what stage of their claim, even if it’s just offering some free advice. The truth is...
View ArticleHow Often Should You Hear From Your Attorney?
A very nice woman who had hired a Rockford workers compensation attorney was upset with him. He hadn’t gotten in touch in any way in over nine months. She was right to be upset with him as that is way...
View ArticleSix Illinois Workers Compensation Questions
We are Chicago work comp attorneys who will talk to anyone for free about Illinois workers compensation laws and their cases. You can call us any time at 312-346-5578 for help anywhere in Illinois....
View ArticleCan I Have A Team Of Lawyers On My Work Comp Case?
A recent injured worker in Chicago called and asked something that I get asked in one way or another a couple of times a year. He was looking for help on a case that resulted in a torn bicep and...
View ArticleNo,Your Lawyer Can’t Prevent You From Firing Them
One of the great things about Illinois workers’ compensation law is that when you sign up with an attorney, everyone has to use the same contract. It’s created and provided by the State of Illinois. It...
View ArticleMy Lawyer Hasn’t Called Me Back In Two Weeks!
There are some things I will never understand. The phenomenon of flight. I know there is science behind it, but it still feels crazy to me that it works. I don’t understand people online who argue with...
View ArticleSwitching Illinois Work Comp Attorneys. Is It Hard?
A potential client contacted me about getting a new Illinois workers compensation attorney. Her lawyer hadn’t returned a phone call in two weeks and generally speaking didn’t make the worker feel like...
View ArticleNobody Is Afraid Of Your Employer
I got a call from an injured Illinois worker recently. She told me that I was the 7th attorney she had called and that nobody would take her case. That told me that there was likely something wrong...
View ArticleThe New Worst Chicago Work Comp Lawyer???
Most Chicago workers compensation attorneys are good at their job or at least good enough. Even the ones I don’t personally care for usually seem to do a decent enough job for their clients. They might...
View ArticleWhy We Refused To Help An Injured Illinois Worker
The best thing about being an attorney is being able to help people. That might sound cheesy, but it’s really true. I’ve always liked helping people and being able to do it every day is truly a gift....
View ArticleCan Work Comp Make You Resign To Get A Settlement?
I have referred work comp cases to some great Florida attorneys when I’ve had calls for people who are injured down there. For some reason a lot of them are in Orlando. I’ve always known that work comp...
View ArticleThe Importance Of An Orthopedic Doctor
When it comes to helping people with Illinois workers’ compensation cases and questions, we look for trends. For a time, nurse case managers were being very disruptive. They still can be, but it’s...
View ArticlePolish Speaking Workers Compensation Lawyers In Chicago
We are Chicago based workers compensation attorneys who since 1997 have helped injured workers. We are different in that our goal is to help you find the best attorney for your case. This includes...
View ArticleWhat Happens When Your Employer Can’t Accommodate Your Restrictions
One feature of Illinois workers compensation cases is that workers will get hurt and recover, but perhaps not fully recover. It could be a temporary issue where you might be 100% in a few weeks or...
View ArticleThe First Question To Ask A Work Comp Attorney
One of the great things about hiring an Illinois workers’ compensation attorney is that there is no up front money involved. By law, we have to work on a contingency basis, which means we only get paid...
View ArticleNo, Your Lawyer Isn’t Tanking The Case
There is a meme I saw that said something like, “Of all the things that never happened, that never happened the most.” This popped in my head when thinking about the calls I get once a month or so from...
View ArticleIllinois Work Comp Questions and Answers You Should Know
We are Illinois work comp lawyers who will talk to anyone for free about their case or the law in general. You can reach us any time at 312-346-5578. We get so many great questions, many of which turn...
View ArticleReasons Why The Work Comp Insurance Won’t Talk To You
About 3-4 times a week we get a call from someone who says that they are looking to talk to the work comp adjuster on their case and have been unsuccessful. I’m not going to lie, most of these people...
View ArticleYour Employer Is Not The Boss Of You
I said to a recent caller that, “Your employer is not the boss of you,” and they were a little perplexed. His response was, “Yes he is, the owner of the company is my boss, and he makes the schedule.”...
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