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, Illinois workers’ compensation attorney, Brent Eames, obtained a victory at trial on behalf of an injured client who suffered a severe spine injury at work which required a fusion surgery. This victory included over $65,000.00 in owed temporary disability benefits, over $158,000.00 in permanent partial disability benefits, and over $220,000.00 in claimed related medical expenses. Keep reading to learn more…
On October 9, 2023, Attorney Brent Eames of Eames Law Group, Ltd. was chosen to serve as a speaker at the Illinois State Bar Association‘s Fall seminar. This seminar was designed to teach workers’ compensation practitioners and labor/employment attorneys a number of key workers’ compensation issues intended to benefit their practice before the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission. The seminar’s goal was to help attorneys…
Recently, Attorney Brent Eames obtained an award of a line-of-duty disability pension under Article III of the Pension Code on behalf of a police sergeant who suffered disabling injuries due to complications arising from a COVID-19 infection. Given the legal standards and burdens under Article III of the Code, this is a legally significant achievement and represents one of the only examples in Illinois…
Illinois workers’ compensation attorney, Brent Eames, obtained a victory at trial this week on behalf of an injured client who suffered a severe spine injury at work, which will require a fusion surgery. This victory not only includes all owed medical benefits and temporary total disability benefits, but it also includes an award of over $18,000.00 for penalties and attorney’s…
One of the most common questions we receive from injured workers in Illinois is, “how do workers’ comp attorneys get paid? ” Luckily for injured workers, attorneys’ fees are regulated by the Illinois Worker’s Compensation Act. Illinois workers compensation attorneys are paid on a contingency fee basis. This means that there are no hourly fees or retainer fees. Instead, an…
Hiring a workers’ compensation attorney can be crucial when you’ve been injured on the job. It is essential to understand when you should hire a workers’ comp attorney and how they can help you. This article discusses the right time to lawyer up and the benefits of hiring a workers’ compensation attorney. When to Hire a Workers’ Comp Attorney A…
Workers’ compensation hearings are legal proceedings that take place when there is a dispute between an injured worker and their employer or the insurance company regarding their workers’ compensation claim. The hearing aims to resolve any issues related to the suit, such as the extent of the injury, the right to medical treatment, or the amount of compensation benefits to…
Workplace injuries can be devastating for employees and their families. Fortunately, workers’ compensation benefits can help ease the financial burden of medical expenses, lost wages, and other costs associated with workplace injuries. Workers’ compensation benefits are a form of insurance that provides financial and medical assistance to employees who are injured on the job. This article will explore the 5…
We are proud to announce that Brent Eames and Olga Beznashchuk have both been appointed to serve on the Workers’ Compensation Section Council for the Illinois State Bar Association. Attorney Brent Eames is a long-standing member of the Workers’ Compensation Section Council for the Illinois State Bar Association. He has served as a frequent lecturer for the ISBA on topics such as trial techniques for…
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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