From everyone at Eames Law Group, we wish all of our past and present correctional officer clients a happy National Correctional Officers Week! In 1984, President Ronald Reagan established the first week of May as National Correctional Officers Week. National...
The short answer is that most personal injury settlements are not taxable under federal or Illinois law, but important exceptions apply that can catch taxpayers off guard. Confusion often arises from the complex intersection between Internal Revenue Service (IRS)...
The attorneys at Eames Law Group handle personal injury cases and work accident cases all across the State of Illinois. One of our favorite cities to appear in court is Joliet in Will County, Illinois, where we frequently represent clients who were injured in work...
Founding attorney of Eames Law Group, Brent Eames, secured a huge victory at trial this week by receiving an award of permanent total disability benefits on behalf of our client. This represents the largest award available under the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Act....
A work injury can disrupt your health and income. Illinois workers’ compensation may provide medical care and partial wage replacement while you recover. What Is Workers’ Compensation? Workers’ compensation is a no-fault insurance system that covers job-related...
Congratulations to Eames Law Group attorneys named to the 2026 Illinois Super Lawyers and Rising Stars lists. The Super Lawyers list is a rating service by Thomson Reuters that identifies top attorneys achieving high peer recognition and professional achievement,...
One of the most common calls we receive from potential clients is whether they will remain eligible for workers’ compensation benefits in Illinois even after their employment is terminated. The answer is yes! Although a separation of employment can have an impact on...
It’s that time of year again! With snow and ice coming back into the forecast, one of the most common questions that we get from our clients is whether workers’ compensation in Illinois covers accidents in the parking lot as a result of slipping and falling on ice and...
On September 18, 2025, the Illinois Supreme Court handed down its decision in Bitner v. City of Pekin, 2025 IL 131039 which ruled that contrary to the common practices of municipalities all across Illinois for more than two decades, an employer is not prohibited from...
Firefighter attorney Brent Eames is experienced in representing injured firefighters and EMTs across the state in work-related claims. We will continue to track important legislation from Springfield and beyond. The turnout gear of fighters are made with chemicals...
Award of lifetime disability benefits for permanently disabled worker with future value totaling in excess of $2,600,000.00 based upon life expectancy.
Award of lifetime disability benefits for permanently disabled worker with future value totaling in excess of $2,500,000.00 based upon life expectancy.
Settlement for injured client requiring back surgery as a result of an automobile collision.
Award of lifetime disability benefits for permanently disabled worker with future value totaling in excess of $2,100,000.00 based upon life expectancy.
Award of lifetime disability benefits for permanently disabled worker with future value totaling in excess of $2,000,000.00 based upon life expectancy.
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