One of the primary benefits of the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Act is the requirement that the employer pay for all reasonable and related medical expenses. An injured worker should not have to pay a dime out of their own pocket for related treatment. Unfortunately, the claim process can be quite long and frustrating. Even in cases which are very straightforward,…
Recently, a bill was introduced by Representative Kam Buckner which could provide a tremendous impact for firefighters, emergency medical technicians, and paramedics who have suffered from post-traumatic stress disorder. Keep reading to learn more from top workers’ compensation attorney in Illinois, Brent Eames, about the proposed legislation, and how it may impact firefighters and paramedics across the state. Generally, injured…
A very common question which comes up in our practice is what happens when Medicare benefits overlap with a workers’ compensation claim? As is anything which involves the Federal government, it can get quite complicated! This is especially true of you end up receiving social security disability benefits during the pendency of your claim. Keep reading to learn more about…
If you are injured as a result of a work-related injury, and you are unable to work, you should be entitled to Temporary Total Disability Benefits (TTD). These TTD benefits are designed to compensate injured workers for lost wages if they are temporarily unable to return to work after a work-related accident or exposure. If you were injured on the…
Social security disability benefits are provided by the federal government to qualifying individuals who are disabled from working. These benefits can overlap with other recoveries for disabling injuries, including claims for workers’ compensation, as well as claims for civil personal injuries. When these overlaps occur, what steps are required to be followed to ensure you do not run into any…
We receive many calls from injured workers who are concerned that they cannot receive any workers’ compensation benefits if they caused or contributed to their own injuries due to a mistake they made during work. If an injured worker caused their own injury due to their own negligence or mistake, does that mean that they are just out of luck…
The Public Safety Employee Benefits Act (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 firefighters and police officers who suffer catastrophic injuries or are killed in the line of duty. This benefit is also provided for the injured or deceased employee’s spouse and any dependent children. Most people are familiar with…
One of the core purposes of the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Act is to compensate injured workers for the loss of income caused by a work-related injury or illness. When it comes to settling cases, much of the focus will be on permanent work restrictions, and future loss of income potential. However, what about injuries which do not involve a loss…
One of the most common questions we receive from our clients pertains to their potential ability to quit their job during the pendency of a workers’ compensation claim. Although work injuries are extremely common, and getting hurt at work should not have any impact on one’s job security, a prolonged absence or a disputed claim can create strain on an…
Attorney Brent Eames was recently invited to serve as a guest lecturer at Northern Illinois University College of Engineering and Engineering Technology to speak to students regarding occupational injuries and illnesses, as well as the Illinois workers’ compensation system. Brent spoke to students regarding the history of the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Act, as well as common issues which arise when…
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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