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…
Every year, American workers suffer nearly three million nonfatal workplace injuries. These incidents can be devastating. They rob families of income, resulting in enormous medical bills and can upend people’s lives. Workers’ compensation should be the safety net that helps injured workers handle their bills and get back on their feet. Too often, however, this isn’t what happens. Claims are…
The worker’s compensation insurance industry is worth a staggering $56.8 billion as of this year. Accidents at work are far-too-common, but are employees really getting what they deserve? Most employees do not foresee an injury happening at work, not least of which a debilitating issue such as a back injury. This means that workers are not prepared for injury or to take…
As of August 2020, the Illinois legislature passed an amendment to the Public Employee Disability Act (“PEDA”) as a result of the ongoing impact of COVID-19. Under PEDA, public employees are guaranteed financial protection of up to 365 days of full pay if injured in the line of duty. However, as a result of COVID-19, many injured first responders were…
This month, the Third District Appellate Court handed an enormous victory to injured first responders all across the State of Illinois by striking down the PSEBA ordinance of the City of Peoria which attempted to make it much more challenging for its injured employees to qualify for PSEBA benefits. The Public Safety Employee Benefits Act (820 ILCS 320/1) (“PSEBA”) is an…
With about 6 million car accidents a year, it’s essential to know what to do if you find yourself in this unfortunate scenario. Don’t wait until a collision occurs to figure out what to do next; it’ll be a lot more complicated since you’ll be in shock. Being prepared ahead of time will ensure you handle the situation efficiently. One of the biggest questions you might have is…
As we previously reported, Attorney Brent Eames was retained to represent seven disabled police officers from the City of North Chicago after the City attempted to recall them all to active duty as a result of an alleged emergency which resulted from what was claimed to be an inadequately staffed dispatch department. Relying upon an obscure provision of the Illinois…
As we have previously reported, last year, Governor J.B. Pritzker signed into law an expansion of the benefits afforded to injured first responders and front line workers under the the Workers’ Compensation Act. This amendment created a presumption in favor of awarding work comp benefits to these eligible employees who become ill or injured due to COVID-19 in the course of…
Every day, 14 construction workers in the United States die, on average. A third of these deaths are falls, more than any other category of injury in construction accidents. As we head into the winter months, workers should be aware of the dangers on job sites and their legal options if an injury happens on the job. You can’t give up your job…
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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