It is becoming more and more common for employers in many industries to actively encourage their employees to exercise and stay physically fit and active. Studies have indicated that physically active employees are generally less stressed and demonstrate better memory and concentration skills. For these reasons, employers frequently implement wellness and exercise programs for their employees, with many employers actually…
Firefighter injury attorney, Brent Eames, recently wrote about the passage of House Bill 3662 in the Illinois Senate, which was intended to create a “rebuttable presumption” with respect to firefighters, and emergency medical technicians who contract methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) in the course of their employment. On August 20, 2021, Governor Pritzker finally signed into law the Public Act 102-0493,…
Nobody ever plans on getting injured while performing their work duties, but unfortunately, work accidents happen daily and affect workers laboring in almost every industry. If your injury arose out of and in the course of your employment, and you are temporarily disabled from working for your employer, then you should be entitled to payment of temporary total disability benefits…
When processing a workers’ compensation claim, both the employee and employer hold general responsibilities that must be followed in order to ensure that the claim proceeds appropriately. Unfortunately, you often will not have time to speak with a Chicago work comp attorney immediately after suffering a work injury. So, you should keep this information in mind whenever you get injured…
On May 28, 2021, the Illinois Senate passed House Bill 3662 in an effort to amend the Workers’ Compensation Act to create a “rebuttable presumption” with respect to firefighters, and emergency medical technicians who contract methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). The bill was passed by the House of Representatives a month prior, and awaits final review by Gov. Pritzker. If signed,…
The Public Employee Disability Act (PEDA), codified under 5 ILCS 345/, is an Illinois law that provides financial assistance to first responders and other qualified employees, such as correctional officers, who get injured in the line of duty. Although first responders are generally aware of PEDA, they are often not sure about how to qualify for benefits, nor the proper amount…
Our client was working as a packer for Amazon when she suffered an injury to her lower back as a result bending, lifting, and twisting on the line. After conservative treatment failed to resolve her pain, she was recommended to undergo a spinal fusion surgery by her treating orthopedic doctor. Amazon responded by retaining two different doctors to dispute our…
Car accidents in work zones occur daily, and claim the lives of far too many construction workers and drivers across America. In fact, a person is killed in a work zone accident every 15 hours nationwide! According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics more than 1800 workers were killed at road construction sites between 2003 and 2017. On average, that’s…
In 2019, there were 2.8 million nonfatal workers’ comp cases in the US. Construction accidents alone account for approximately 250 workers’ comp incidents per 10,000 full-time workers. This number of workplace injuries and illnesses is why 90% of US workers are covered by workers’ compensation insurance, which is mandated by Illinois law. If you’ve somehow injured yourself or fallen ill on the job, you may…
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, there are around 2.8 million nonfatal workplace injuries and illnesses each year in the U.S. The aftermath of workplace accidents can be stressful and frustrating, especially when you consider the intricacies of applying for workers’ compensation. Though most Illinois workers are covered by workers’ comp, navigating conversations with your employer and the insurance carrier can…
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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