Back injuries can be debilitating and significantly impact a person's life. They can result from various accidents, including car accidents, slip and falls, and workplace incidents. Back injuries may sometimes require surgery, which can be costly and involve a lengthy recovery period. However, not...
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7 Ways a Construction Accident Lawyer Can Help
Construction accidents can be devastating, causing severe physical injuries, emotional trauma, and financial strain. If you or a loved one was aggrieved in a construction accident, seeking legal representation from a construction accident lawyer is essential. These legal professionals have...
Eames Law Group Attorneys Appointed to Serve on ISBA Workers’ Compensation Section Council.
We are proud to announce that Brent Eames and Olga Beznashchuk have both been appointed to serve on the Workers’ Compensation Section Council for the Illinois State Bar Association. Attorney Brent Eames is a long-standing member of the Workers’ Compensation Section Council for...
How Do Medical Bills Get Paid in a Personal Injury Claim?
After suffering a serious personal injury, your first concern will typically be the need to obtain appropriate medical treatment for the injuries. When this happens, who will be responsible for paying the medical bills for related treatment? Keep reading to learn more from top personal injury...
Work Comp Bills in Collections? Here’s What to do Next
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...
Proposed Legislation Would Benefit Illinois Firefighters with PTSD
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...
How Much Is My Auto Accident Case Worth?
The question that our attorneys get most often is about the potential value of an injured client’s case. Unfortunately, there is no magic formula to determine the amount of recovery available, and many factors need to be taken into a consideration. Keep reading to learn more from top car accident...
Attorney Brent Eames Recognized by Super Lawyers for 9th time.
We are proud to announce that for the ninth time, and for the eighth consecutive year, Attorney Brent Eames has been recognized as one of the best personal injury lawyers in the State of Illinois by the Super Lawyers publication. No more than 2.5% of lawyers in the State...
How Does Medicare Impact a Workers’ Compensation Settlement?
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...
Workers Compensation and Unemployment Benefits
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...