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...
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...
When you think of Labor Day, what comes to mind? For many people, we think of BBQ, the unofficial end of the summer season, and a random Monday off of work resulting in a three day weekend. However, the history of Labor Day should be of great significance in the...
If you were injured in a car accident, you may be feeling confused and unsure of your next steps. Who is responsible for the pain and suffering? Who will pay for your medical bills? These questions can be complicated, and they can be even more complex when a...
Recently, the First District Appellate Court issued a decision which could have a catastrophic impact on firefighters and police officers who suffer injuries in the line of duty. Illinois attorney for first responders, Brent Eames, has summarized the recent...
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...
Whenever you go to a baseball game, or any other professional sports game, your ticket will contain a lot of fine print which contains many confusing terms and conditions. It should come as no surprise that often times, that ticket can contain some pretty unfavorable...
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...
Having a car accident is not usually a pleasant experience. Everyone is at risk of getting into a fender bender, including the best drivers. However, to prevent any legal troubles it is important to know what to do if you get into a car accident in Illinois. It's best...
A new law has gone into effect in Illinois which will provide 6% interest to injured Plaintiffs who are victorious at trial after having a settlement demand rejected by a Defendant. From the time that a lawsuit is filed, the Plaintiff will be entitled to interest...
Car accidents cause pain and trauma, and cost money. When you're involved in a car accident, you just want the subsequent problems to go away. You want your whiplash, your constant headaches, the medical bills, and the memories of the day to...
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...
