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Brent R. Eames

Victory at Trial for Injured Deputy Sheriff

Top workers’ compensation attorney in Chicago, Brent Eames, represented a DuPage County Deputy Sheriff as a result of a significant knee injury he sustained while working in the DuPage County Jail.  While he was attempting to recover from his knee injury, our client...

How long do workers’ comp settlements take?

After a work-related injury, you may wonder how long it will take to get the support you need. Most workers' compensation settlements take an average of 15.7 months to resolve. However, the time can vary significantly depending on your situation. What should you know?...

Brent Eames Wins Work Comp Benefits for Injured Union Custodian

Recently, top Workers’ Compensation Attorney in Illinois, Brent Eames, won a significant victory before the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission on behalf of an injured union custodian after his employer refused to pay owed workers’ compensation benefits, and denied his claim. Attorney Brent Eames took the case to trial, and after an appeal, the Workers’ Compensation Commission overturned the decision of…

How much does it cost to hire a workers’ compensation attorney?

Work accidents resulting in injuries are very common. Unfortunately, the workers’ compensation claim process can be complicated. Too often, injured workers are taken advantage of by insurance companies and employers, because they are too nervous to seek legal advice or representation. A very common fear of injured workers is the associated costs of hiring a top workers’ compensation attorney. One…

Happy National EMS Week

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…

Firefighter Injury Legal Update:  Lack of Credible Service Due to Department Change Dooms Claim for Disability Pension

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…

Do I Need to Hire a Workers’ Compensation Attorney?

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…

What Happens if I’m in a Car Accident While Working?

Have you been involved in a car accident while working? Car accidents are the most common type of personal injury claim in Illinois.  Car crashes around Chicagoland occur frequently and on a daily basis.  If you are required to drive as part of your job duties, it makes sense that you are more at risk of suffering an accident.  What…

Proposed Legislation Would Provide Workers’ Compensation Protection to NCAA Student Athletes in Illinois

Proposed legislation was introduced on 2/9/2024 by Rep. Kam Buckner which could have an enormous and dramatic impact on college sports in Illinois, as well as the Workers’ Compensation Act in general. HB 5625 was introduced in Springfield which seeks to amend the Workers’ Compensation Act. The proposed amendment provides that the definition of “employee” would include every student participant…

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