Section 6(f) of the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Act is intended to provide some special and unique benefits for firefighters and EMTs who suffer certain injuries and illnesses. Unfortunately, ambiguity in the language of the statute has resulted in the Illinois courts negating any real benefit for first responders and has essentially defeated the intended presumption which was provided in the…
The Illinois Line of Duty Compensation Act is an Illinois law which is designed to provide the payment of benefits to the beneficiaries of a deceased first responder who was killed in the line of duty. Section 3 of the Act provides for the payment of death benefits to a designated beneficiary of a law enforcement officer, civil defense worker,…
Modern technology makes our daily lives so much easier. We can attend work or school from the comfort of our home by using a laptop or a desktop computer. We can send e-mails, participate in videoconferences, and pay at the grocery stores with our phones. And of course, we can send and receive messages, track our daily physical activity, and…
Being able to contribute to the development of her community was one of the reasons Olga Beznashchuk became an attorney. This weekend, Olga will participate in a legal question-and-answer session organized by the Selfreliance Association of Chicago. The Selfrelaince (Samopomich) Association was founded in the Ukrainian Village of Chicago on January 25, 2020, on the basis of the American-Ukrainian Samopomich…
Awards of permanent total disability are the largest which the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Act can provide. If you are found to be permanently and totally disabled as a result of a work injury, you will be entitled to two-thirds of your average weekly wage for the rest of your life, subject to the statutory minimum and maximum disability benefit rates. Keep…
In order to qualify for benefits under the Illinois Workers Compensation Act, generally, an injured employee need only prove that the injury arose out of and in the course of their employment. However, if the injured worker fails a drug test after the accident, it opens the door for the employer to claim that the work accident was caused by…
One of the most common questions that we receive from our clients is regarding what is required when it comes to reporting a work accident or injury to their employer. Although the requirements of the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Act are relatively lax with regard to what qualifies as legally sufficient notice, it is often not a good idea to merely…
If a person is injured as a result of someone else’s actions or inaction, said person can pursue a personal injury claim or lawsuit against the at-fault party. If victorious, the Plaintiff will be entitled to recover economic and non-economic damages sustained as a result of the accident. Present and future medical bills directly related to the accident, lost wages,…
This month, we are happy to welcome Olga Beznashchuk to Eames Law Group, Ltd as our new associate attorney! Prior to joining our law practice, Olga was employed by Farmers Insurance. After working for Farmers, Olga worked for another insurance company in Mount Prospect, Illinois, where she was directly involved in the defense of car accident claims all across the…
Technology seems to be advancing on a daily basis across the country. Whether it’s higher powered cameras or GPS tracking technology, it is becoming nearly impossible for people to stay completely off the grid. It should come as no surprise that when big dollars are involved, insurance companies will attempt to take advantage of technology to build defenses against injured…
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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