Work accidents resulting in injuries are very common. Unfortunately, the workers’ compensation claim process can be complicated. Too often, injured workers are taken advantage of by insurance companies and employers, because they are too nervous to seek legal advice or representation. A very common fear of injured workers is the associated costs of hiring a top workers’ compensation attorney. One…
Attorney Brent Eames is one of the top workers’ compensation attorneys for police officers in Illinois. He has represented police officers all across Illinois in claims related to work injuries, including workers’ compensation, PEDA, and duty disability pensions. Recently, he obtained a victory before the Pension Board of the Joliet Police Department which granted a fully favorable decision on behalf…
May 19, 2024 through May 25, 2024 is the 50th anniversary of National EMS Week. In 1974, President Gerald Ford authorized EMS Week to celebrate EMS professionals and the important work they do in our nation’s communities. National Emergency Medical Services Week brings together local communities and medical personnel to honor the dedication of those who provide the day-to-day lifesaving…
We are proud to announce that Eames Law Group Attorney, Brent Eames, has been appointed to serve as the Chair of the Section Council of Workers’ Compensation Law for the Illinois State Bar Association. Founded in 1877, the Illinois State Bar Association is the premier legal association in the state. This Section Council is comprised of attorneys practicing on behalf…
We are proud to announce that Eames Law Group Attorney, Olga Beznashchuk, has been appointed to multiple leadership roles within the Illinois State Bar Association. Olga is a top Ukrainian personal injury attorney, and Ukrainian workers’ compensation attorney in Chicago. Olga is fluent in English, Ukrainian, and Russian and is thrilled to work in the city where she grew up…
When it comes to workers’ compensation for firefighters in Illinois, disputes regarding the true cause of the injury are common. Many employers and workers’ compensation insurance carriers will hire doctors to attempt to argue that work-related injuries are preexisting or unrelated to work. This can have a negative impact not only on the firefighter’s workers’ compensation claim, but it can…
We often receive calls from injured workers who are not sure whether they need to hire an attorney. On a daily basis, one of the most common questions we receive is: Do I need to hire a workers’ compensation attorney? Every case is different, so there is no automatic answer to this question. However, there are several important issues which…
Have you been involved in a car accident while working? Car accidents are the most common type of personal injury claim in Illinois. Car crashes around Chicagoland occur frequently and on a daily basis. If you are required to drive as part of your job duties, it makes sense that you are more at risk of suffering an accident. What…
Proposed legislation was introduced on 2/9/2024 by Rep. Kam Buckner which could have an enormous and dramatic impact on college sports in Illinois, as well as the Workers’ Compensation Act in general. HB 5625 was introduced in Springfield which seeks to amend the Workers’ Compensation Act. The proposed amendment provides that the definition of “employee” would include every student participant…
Unlike firefighters, downstate police officers have no protections under the Illinois Pension Code which would provide any job security after they suffer a catastrophic injury which would result in the need to file an application for a disability pension. After a serious work-related injury, it is not uncommon for injured police officers to face the threat of termination from a…
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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