If you were recently involved in a workplace accident that led to an injury, then you’re probably asking yourself several questions. What should I expect from this process? How long will it take to complete? Can I return to work after a workers’ comp settlement? They’re all valid questions. There are many things to ask yourself throughout this process. Can…
We are proud to announce that the the publication Expertise has ranked Eames Law Group, Ltd. as one of the top 32 personal injury attorneys in Chicago for 2020. After scoring 1,993 different law firms across the City of Chicago on more than 25 variables across five categories, Expertise hand-picked the top 32 based upon availability, qualifications, reputation, experience, and…
Chicago personal injury attorney Brent Eames has settled a Cook County lawsuit against a Logan Square bar for selling alcohol to a drunk driver who struck our client with his automobile, causing serious injuries. Our client was standing on a sidewalk with a group of his friends in the Logan Square neighborhood of Chicago when the Defendant drove his car…
The average cost for a worker’s compensation claim is just over $41,000. The compensation varies, depending on the type of injury sustained. Even without injuries, 83% of United States workers suffer from work-related stress. Not being able to work due to an injury can be detrimental to one’s mental health, even with worker’s comp. Many employees who suffer work-related injuries wonder, “Can I…
Workplace injuries happen every seven seconds. That is equivalent to 12,900 every day, which adds up to about 4.6 million workplace injuries every single year. Your employer has a responsibility to provide safe working conditions for you while you are on the job. However, as the statistics above prove, injuries can happen at any job site any day of the week. Should…
This week, Illinois workers’ compensation attorney Brent Eames secured another victory at trial against an employer who refused to pay for related medical treatment for its injured employee after she suffered a work-related accident. Our office represents an injured Deputy Sheriff who was working as a correctional officer in the McHenry County Jail when she was assaulted by a combative…
When tragedy strikes, and a first responder dies or becomes permanently disabled, it is crucial to make sure that your loved ones are taken care of now and into the future after you are gone. While line-of-duty disability pensions under Article III and Article IV of the Pension Code can provide tremendous benefits for disabled police officers and firefighters who…
What happens after a work-related injury when you are released from medical care with permanent restrictions which prevent you from being able to return to work in any capacity? You might be a candidate for an award of permanent total disability benefits (PTD). These PTD awards are the largest which the Workers’ Compensation Act provides. If you are found to…
This past week, personal injury attorney Brent Eames settled a lawsuit filed in LaSalle County, Illinois on behalf of a client who suffered a serious knee injury as a result of an off-leash dog running and colliding with her lower extremities. Suit was filed against the dog’s owner, alleging negligence in failing to properly control the animal, as well as…
Governor J.B. Pritzker has signed into law an expansion of the benefits afforded to injured first responders and correctional officers under the Public Employee Disability Act (PEDA). As of today, section (b-5) of PEDA has been amended so that any eligible employee injured after March 9, 2020 who has directly or indirectly had their recovery hindered as a result of COVID-19…
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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