ELG Personal Injury Blog

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...

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...

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....
ELG Settles Pace Bus Lawsuit

ELG Settles Pace Bus Lawsuit

Attorney Brent Eames of Eames Law Group has settled a lawsuit filed in Will County against Pace Suburban Bus related to injuries our client sustained after being struck by a Pace van while crossing the street in downtown Joliet.    Pace Suburban Bus is a...

NEW LAW ALERT: First Responders Suicide Prevention Act

NEW LAW ALERT: First Responders Suicide Prevention Act

On December 20, 2019, Public Act 101-0617 was passed, creating the First Responders Suicide Prevention Act. This Act is intended to address a troublingly high suicidal rate for first responders across the state. Due to repeated and unrelenting exposure to...

Police & Fire Pension Consolidation Bill Passes Both Chambers

Police & Fire Pension Consolidation Bill Passes Both Chambers

Despite a whirlwind of drama in the final hours leading up to the Senate’s vote, a pension consolidation bill passed both chambers of the General Assembly this week which awaits Governor J.B. Pritzker’s signature before formally becoming law.  The Senate’s 42-12...

When Animals Attack in Illinois, the Law is on your Side

When Animals Attack in Illinois, the Law is on your Side

According to recently released data from the  American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA), pet ownership is on the rise in the United States.  Unsurprisingly, dogs continue to be the most popular pet.  However, the country has seen a large increase in the number of...

What to do if you are Involved in a Hit-and-Run Car Accident

What to do if you are Involved in a Hit-and-Run Car Accident

Being involved in a car accident is traumatic enough, so when the other party flees the scene, it can add confusion and uncertainty to an already terrible situation.  Although hit-and-run accidents are far from ideal, an understanding of the applicable laws, as well...

Can Training Exercise Injuries Qualify for PSEBA Benefits?

Can Training Exercise Injuries Qualify for PSEBA Benefits?

The Public Safety Employee Benefits Act (820 ILCS 320/1) is an Illinois law which provides for the payment of the full premium of an employer’s health insurance plan for firefighters and police officers who suffer catastrophic injuries or are killed in the line of...

Personal Injury From a Fireworks Accident

Personal Injury From a Fireworks Accident

Every year, the 4th of July brings celebrations, parties, and of course, fireworks.  Although there are strict laws in Illinois, such as the Illinois Explosives Act, which are intended to regulate and deter the use of fireworks by citizens, of course, residents will...

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