With Illinois winter weather in full swing, slip-and-fall injuries due to ice and snow are happening all across Chicagoland on a daily basis. Given that parking lots are some of the most heavily trafficked areas as people enter and exit a premises, it should come as no surprise that these lots are some of the most common locations for slip-and-fall…
It is no secret that the winter months in northern Illinois can bring all sorts of unpleasant weather, including snow, ice, sleet, and slush. Winter storms in and around Chicago will routinely make driving conditions dangerous. Sometimes, an otherwise cautious driver will fall victim to black ice or extremely slippery roadways, resulting in car accidents and serious personal injuries. What…
The Public Safety Employee Benefits Act (“PSEBA”) provides important benefits to eligible first responders who suffer the misfortune of being catastrophically injured in the line of duty. PSEBA (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 any firefighter or police officer who suffers a catastrophic…
Recently, Illinois workers’ compensation attorney, Brent Eames, obtained a victory at trial on behalf of an injured client who suffered a severe spine injury at work which required a fusion surgery. This victory included over $65,000.00 in owed temporary disability benefits, over $158,000.00 in permanent partial disability benefits, and over $220,000.00 in claimed related medical expenses. Keep reading to learn more…
Recently, Attorney Brent Eames filed a civil lawsuit on behalf of a McHenry County Sheriff’s Deputy who was seriously injured in the course of her duties as a result of her involvement in a car accident which was caused by a negligent motorist. In addition to workers’ compensation claims, as well as other claims which can be available for first…
On October 9, 2023, Attorney Brent Eames of Eames Law Group, Ltd. was chosen to serve as a speaker at the Illinois State Bar Association‘s Fall seminar. This seminar was designed to teach workers’ compensation practitioners and labor/employment attorneys a number of key workers’ compensation issues intended to benefit their practice before the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission. The seminar’s goal was to help attorneys…
Recently, Attorney Brent Eames obtained an award of a line-of-duty disability pension under Article III of the Pension Code on behalf of a police sergeant who suffered disabling injuries due to complications arising from a COVID-19 infection. Given the legal standards and burdens under Article III of the Code, this is a legally significant achievement and represents one of the only examples in Illinois…
Illinois workers’ compensation attorney, Brent Eames, obtained a victory at trial this week on behalf of an injured client who suffered a severe spine injury at work, which will require a fusion surgery. This victory not only includes all owed medical benefits and temporary total disability benefits, but it also includes an award of over $18,000.00 for penalties and attorney’s…
One of the most common questions we receive from injured workers in Illinois is, “how do workers’ comp attorneys get paid? ” Luckily for injured workers, attorneys’ fees are regulated by the Illinois Worker’s Compensation Act. Illinois workers compensation attorneys are paid on a contingency fee basis. This means that there are no hourly fees or retainer fees. Instead, an…
Being involved in a car accident can be a traumatic experience. Apart from the physical injuries, it can also cause emotional distress and financial strain due to the damages incurred. If you are injured or have suffered property damage due to the negligence of another driver, then you may be entitled to compensation. However, claiming insurance can be a complicated…
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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