Attorney Brent Eames is one of the top workers’ compensation attorneys for police officers in Illinois. He has represented police officers all across Illinois in claims related to work injuries, including workers’ compensation, PEDA, and duty disability pensions. Recently, he obtained a victory before the Pension Board of the Joliet Police Department which granted a fully favorable decision on behalf…
May 19, 2024 through May 25, 2024 is the 50th anniversary of National EMS Week. In 1974, President Gerald Ford authorized EMS Week to celebrate EMS professionals and the important work they do in our nation’s communities. National Emergency Medical Services Week brings together local communities and medical personnel to honor the dedication of those who provide the day-to-day lifesaving…
We are proud to announce that Eames Law Group Attorney, Brent Eames, has been appointed to serve as the Chair of the Section Council of Workers’ Compensation Law for the Illinois State Bar Association. Founded in 1877, the Illinois State Bar Association is the premier legal association in the state. This Section Council is comprised of attorneys practicing on behalf…
When it comes to workers’ compensation for firefighters in Illinois, disputes regarding the true cause of the injury are common. Many employers and workers’ compensation insurance carriers will hire doctors to attempt to argue that work-related injuries are preexisting or unrelated to work. This can have a negative impact not only on the firefighter’s workers’ compensation claim, but it can…
We often receive calls from injured workers who are not sure whether they need to hire an attorney. On a daily basis, one of the most common questions we receive is: Do I need to hire a workers’ compensation attorney? Every case is different, so there is no automatic answer to this question. However, there are several important issues which…
Unlike firefighters, downstate police officers have no protections under the Illinois Pension Code which would provide any job security after they suffer a catastrophic injury which would result in the need to file an application for a disability pension. After a serious work-related injury, it is not uncommon for injured police officers to face the threat of termination from a…
Recently, Illinois workers’ compensation attorney, Brent Eames, obtained a victory at trial on behalf of an injured firefighter who suffered an ankle injury at the fire station as a result of missing a step while walking to the ambulance bay. This victory included payment of all owed temporary disability benefits, all related medical expenses, and an award for permanent partial disability. Keep…
For Immediate Release: We are proud to announce that for the tenth time, Attorney Brent Eames has been recognized as one of the best personal injury lawyers in Illinois by the Super Lawyers publication. No more than 2.5% of lawyers in the State of Illinois are recognized as Rising Stars by Super Lawyers. To be eligible for this honor, lawyers in each state are asked…
The Public Safety Employee Benefits Act (“PSEBA”) provides important benefits to eligible first responders who suffer the misfortune of being catastrophically injured in the line of duty. PSEBA (820 ILCS 320/1) is an Illinois law which provides for the payment of the full premium of an employer’s health insurance plan for any firefighter or police officer who suffers a catastrophic…
Recently, Attorney Brent Eames filed a civil lawsuit on behalf of a McHenry County Sheriff’s Deputy who was seriously injured in the course of her duties as a result of her involvement in a car accident which was caused by a negligent motorist. In addition to workers’ compensation claims, as well as other claims which can be available for first…
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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