Public Act 104-0792 is an Illinois law signed by Governor J.B. Pritzker on August 7, 2026 which will significantly amend the Illinois Workers' Compensation Act and the requirements pertaining to an employer’s responsibilities when it comes to scheduling independent...
Attorney Brent Eames of Eames Law Group has filed a Cook County lawsuit on behalf of the estate of a deceased Vietnam veteran and Purple Heart recipient who was struck and killed by a high-speed motorist while he was walking in a Walgreens parking lot near his home in...
After a motorcycle accident, protecting your health and your legal rights under Illinois's strict insurance and accident reporting laws requires immediate, strategic action. The aftermath can be daunting, but staying informed may help you be prepared. Here is what you...
Eames Law Group is proud to announce that Attorney Olga Beznaschuk has been appointed to several leadership positions within the Illinois State Bar Association. Founded in 1877, the Illinois State Bar Association is the premier legal association in the state. An...
Eames Law Group founder, Brent Eames, has been appointed to multiple leadership positions within the Illinois State Bar Association. Founded in 1877, the Illinois State Bar Association is the premier legal association in Illinois with over 28,000 members. The...
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...
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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